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Denago EV Rover XXL vs. MadJax Ascent

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 24, 2026

WinnerMadJax Ascent

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

Key takeaways

  • The MadJax Ascent beats the Denago EV Rover XXL on the better range and power.
  • Range: the MadJax Ascent goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Denago EV Rover XXL's 32 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the MadJax Ascent carries 3 years vs the Denago EV Rover XXL'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 XXL lands about $14,127 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XXL and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XXL vs. MadJax Ascent

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XXL-VS-MADJAX-ASCENT
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
Denago EVRover XXLMadJaxAscentWinner
MSRP range$12,995$13,495
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)50 mi2
Range (high)32 mi360 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V351.2 V1
Seats6341
Length118.1 in1
Width51 in1
Height79.3 in1
Curb weight1,322 lb1
Motor power5 kW36.3 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel disc3Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake1
SuspensionIndependent front and rear3Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar1
Display size10 in1
Warranty2 yr33 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr312 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Charge time5 hr3
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: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

MadJax Ascent

It wins on the better range and power.

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 32 mipower6.3 kW vs 5 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty12-yr vs 8-yr

◆ 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 MadJax Ascent 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.

MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door

MadJax AscentMSRP (verified)$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 MadJax Ascent better?
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and power.
What do the Rover XXL and Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent 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.