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Denago EV Rover XL vs. ICON EV i40FX

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerDenago EV Rover XL

Denago EV Rover XL takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Denago EV Rover XL beats the ICON EV i40FX on the better price.
  • Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40FX carries 3 years vs the Denago EV Rover XL's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV Rover XL lands about $12,007 and the ICON EV i40FX about $13,491, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XL and the ICON EV i40FX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XL vs. ICON EV i40FX

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XL-VS-ICON-I40FX
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Denago EVRover XLWinnerICON EVi40FX
MSRP range$10,995$12,395
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Top speed as delivered19 mph3
Range (low)40 mi4
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium4lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah4105 Ah3
System voltage51.2 V451 V3
Seats4443
Length118 in1120 in2
Width49 in151.2 in2
Height80 in179.2 in2
Curb weight1,202 lb11,270 lb2
Motor power5 kW45 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake1Four-wheel disc brakes3
SuspensionIndependent front and rear4Front double-wishbone independent3
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr43 yr5
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Ground clearance6.7 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~43 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: prestigegolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20266 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Denago EV Rover XL

It wins on the better price.

Save $1,400 vs the ICON EV i40FX

Winner

Why it won

price$10,995 vs $12,395

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV Rover XL lands at about $12,007 and the ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Denago EV Rover XLbase build · FL out-the-door

Denago EV Rover XLMSRP (verified)$10,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$709.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$12,007

est. $192.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i40FXMSRP (verified)$12,395.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$793.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$13,491

est. $216.26/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Denago EV Rover XL or the ICON EV i40FX better?
Denago EV Rover XL takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the Rover XL and i40FX cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV Rover XL lands at about $12,007 and the ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.