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Denago EV Rover XXL vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen S4

Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better range and 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the Denago EV Rover XXL on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 goes up to 65 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,357, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Rover XXL and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Rover XXL vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · DENAGO-ROVER-XXL-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Denago EVRover XXLVerdi MotorAspen S4Winner
MSRP range$12,995$8,495
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)32 mi265 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah2150 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V251.7 V1
Seats6241
Length118 in1
Width53 in1
Height80 in1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel disc24-wheel hydraulic disc1
SuspensionIndependent front and rear2Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs1
Display size11 in1
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time5 hr2
Ground clearance7.8 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~62 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: gonecoastalcartsev.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

Verdi Motor Aspen S4

It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $4,500 vs the Denago EV Rover XXL

Winner

Why it won

range65 mi vs 32 miprice$8,495 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4MSRP (verified)$8,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.70
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$9,357

est. $150.00/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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Rover XXL and Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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.