Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. ICON EV i40L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
ICON EV i40L 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 ICON EV i40L beats the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40L's 30 mi.
- 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 ICON EV i40L about $10,422, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the ICON EV i40L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. ICON EV i40L
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6) | ICON EVi40LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 | $9,500 – $11,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 50 mi✓†1 | 30 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 51 V†1 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 149 in†1 | 113 in†4 |
| Width | 52.5 in†1 | 53 in†4 |
| Height | 80 in†1 | 82 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,520 lb†1 | 1,300 lb†4 |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†1 | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | — | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†4 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†1 | — |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,495 vs the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)
Why it won
◆ 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 ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
ICON EV i40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $167.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 ICON EV i40L better?
- ICON EV i40L 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 i40L 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 ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, 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.