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

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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

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

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-GLYDE-G6-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6)WinnerVenom EVStrike 6 Seater
MSRP range$12,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)50 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage51 V152 V2
Seats6162
Length149 in1144 in2
Width52.5 in151 in2
Height80 in181 in2
Curb weight1,520 lb1
Motor power5 kW2
Brakes4-wheel disc1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionDual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar2
Display size10 in2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance6.5 in16.3 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~44 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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

Venom EV Strike 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.