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Denago EV Rover XL vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 17, 2026

WinnerDenago EV Rover XL

Denago EV Rover XL takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly. 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XL and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XL vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XL-VS-TEKO-TROPHY-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Denago EVRover XLWinnerTeko EVTrophy Plus (4+2)
MSRP range$10,995$12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)40 mi140 mi4
Battery typelithium3lithium5
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah5
System voltage51.2 V351.2 V2
Seats4365
Length118 in1
Width49 in1
Height80 in1
Curb weight1,202 lb1
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake1
SuspensionIndependent front and rear3
Warranty2 yr32 yr4
Battery warranty8 yr38 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Charge time3.5 hr2
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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20266 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $2,000 vs the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$10,995 vs $12,995

◆ 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, 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.

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)MSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 07/2026

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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) better?
Denago EV Rover XL takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Rover XL and Trophy Plus (4+2) 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, 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.