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STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Denago EV Rover XL vs. ICON EV i40X

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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 i40X on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40X carries 3 years vs the Denago EV Rover XL's 2.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XL and the ICON EV i40X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XL vs. ICON EV i40X

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XL-VS-ICON-I40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Denago EVRover XLWinnerICON EVi40X
MSRP range$10,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah3
System voltage51.2 V251 V3
Seats4243
Length118 in1
Width49 in1
Height80 in1
Curb weight1,202 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake1Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent front and rear2Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)3
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr23 yr4
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
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: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20265 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Denago EV Rover XL

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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 i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 i40X better?
Denago EV Rover XL takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.