Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 ICON EV i40X on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the ICON EV i40X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. ICON EV i40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6)Winner | ICON EVi40X | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 50 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†1 | 51 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 149 in†1 | — |
| Width | 52.5 in†1 | — |
| Height | 80 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,520 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | — | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†2 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
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 i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 i40X better?
- Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.