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Denago EV Rover XXL vs. Venom EV Strike 2

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

WinnerVenom EV Strike 2

Venom EV Strike 2 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 Venom EV Strike 2 beats the Denago EV Rover XXL on the better price.
  • 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 Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XXL and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XXL vs. Venom EV Strike 2

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XXL-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Denago EVRover XXLVenom EVStrike 2Winner
MSRP range$12,995$12,495
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)32 mi2
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V252 V1
Seats6221
Length98 in1
Width51 in1
Height76.5 in1
Curb weight960 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel disc2Hydraulic 4-wheel disc1
SuspensionIndependent front and rear2Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar1
Display size10 in1
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr28 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time5 hr2
Ground clearance6.3 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~44 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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Strike 2

It wins on the better price.

Save $500 vs the Denago EV Rover XXL

Winner

Why it won

price$12,495 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 XXL lands at about $14,127 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.

Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 2MSRP (verified)$12,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.70
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$13,597

est. $217.96/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 08/2026

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 Venom EV Strike 2 better?
Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the Rover XXL and Strike 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 XXL lands at about $14,127 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.