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Edge-EV Phantom 4P vs. MadJax Ascent

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerMadJax Ascent

MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The MadJax Ascent beats the Edge-EV Phantom 4P on the better warranty and battery warranty term.
  • Vehicle warranty: the MadJax Ascent carries 3 years vs the Edge-EV Phantom 4P's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Edge-EV Phantom 4P lands about $14,657 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Phantom 4P and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Phantom 4P vs. MadJax Ascent

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-PHANTOM-4P-VS-MADJAX-ASCENT
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Edge-EVPhantom 4PMadJaxAscentWinner
MSRP range$13,495$13,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—50 mi†3
Range (high)—60 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†2
System voltage51 V†451.2 V†2
Seats4†44†2
Length121 in†1118.1 in†2
Width58 in†151 in†2
Height80 in†179.3 in†2
Curb weight1,420 lb†11,322 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†44 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic Disc†1Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2
SuspensionFront: Independent; Rear: Leaf Springs w/ Hydraulic Shocks†1Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2
Display size—10 in†2
Warranty2 yr†43 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†412 yr✓†2
Battery full-replacement coverage—6 yr†6
Battery warranty terms—12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7Yes†8
Ground clearance6.5 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.

†1 SOURCE: familygolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: boltenergyusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

MadJax Ascent

It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term.

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty term12-yr vs 5-yr

◆ 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 Phantom 4P lands at about $14,657 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Edge-EV Phantom 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Phantom 4PMSRP (verified)$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.

MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door

MadJax AscentMSRP (verified)$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 10/2026

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 Phantom 4P or the MadJax Ascent better?
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term.
What do the Phantom 4P and Ascent 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 Phantom 4P lands at about $14,657 and the MadJax Ascent 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.