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Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

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

WinnerEdge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) beats the Edge-EV Vortex V4 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands about $14,127 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-GLYDE-G6-VS-EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6)WinnerEdge-EVVortex V4
MSRP range$12,995$13,495 – $14,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)50 mi150 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage51 V172 V2
Seats6142
Length149 in1117.5 in2
Width52.5 in153 in2
Height80 in180 in2
Curb weight1,520 lb11,420 lb2
Motor power5 kW2
Brakes4-wheel disc1Front hydraulic disc3
Warranty2 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes4
Ground clearance6.5 in17 in2
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 09/01/20262 SOURCE: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20263 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

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

Save $500 vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4

Winner

Why it won

price$12,995 vs $13,495

◆ 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands at about $14,127 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)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.

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 09/2026

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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) or the Edge-EV Vortex V4 better?
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Glyde 6 (G6) 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) 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.