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Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

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. luxury), 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike about $23,672, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-GLYDE-G6-VS-ROKIT-VENOM-EV-6
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6)WinnerROKITEdition Venom EV Strike
MSRP range$12,995$22,000
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)50 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage51 V172 V3
Seats6164
Length149 in1
Width52.5 in1
Height80 in1
Curb weight1,520 lb1
Motor power5 kW3
Brakes4-wheel disc1
Display size10 in3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Ground clearance6.5 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~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.

1 SOURCE: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20262 SOURCE: drive.google.com · VERIFIED 08/05/20263 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

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

Save $9,005 vs the ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

Winner

Why it won

price$12,995 vs $22,000

◆ 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike at about $23,672, 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.

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strikebase build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV StrikeMSRP (verified)$22,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,370.00
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$23,672

est. $379.47/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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike better?
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Glyde 6 (G6) and Edition Venom EV Strike 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike at about $23,672, 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.