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Denago EV Rover XXL vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

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

WinnerEdge-EV Vortex V4

Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Edge-EV Vortex V4 beats the Denago EV Rover XXL on the better range.
  • Range: the Edge-EV Vortex V4 goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Denago EV Rover XXL's 32 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV Rover XXL lands about $14,127 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XXL and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XXL vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XXL-VS-EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
Denago EVRover XXLEdge-EVVortex V4Winner
MSRP range$12,995$13,495 – $14,495
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)32 mi250 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V272 V1
Seats6241
Length117.5 in1
Width53 in1
Height80 in1
Curb weight1,420 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel disc2Front hydraulic disc3
SuspensionIndependent front and rear2
Warranty2 yr22 yr1
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Charge time5 hr2
Ground clearance7 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~60 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: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20263 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Vortex V4

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range50 mi vs 32 mi

◆ 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 XXL lands at about $14,127 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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

Denago EV Rover XXLMSRP (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.

Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/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 XXL or the Edge-EV Vortex V4 better?
Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range.
What do the Rover XXL and Vortex V4 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 XXL lands at about $14,127 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 at about $14,657, 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.