Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. EPIC Carts E40FX
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The EPIC Carts E40FX beats the Edge-EV Vortex V4 on the better price and power.
- Range: the Edge-EV Vortex V4 goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40FX's 43 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands about $14,657 and the EPIC Carts E40FX about $13,072, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Edge-EV Vortex V4 and the EPIC Carts E40FX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. EPIC Carts E40FX
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Edge-EVVortex V4 | EPIC CartsE40FXWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 – $14,495 | $12,000 – $13,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 50 mi✓†1 | 43 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | — | 51.2 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 117.5 in†1 | 119 in†3 |
| Width | 53 in†1 | 56 in†3 |
| Height | 80 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,420 lb†1 | 1,215 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 6.3 kW✓†3 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc†4 | Four-wheel disc†5 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†1 | 6.5 in†3 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
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 Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 and the EPIC Carts E40FX at about $13,072, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
EPIC Carts E40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.55/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 Vortex V4 or the EPIC Carts E40FX better?
- EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the Vortex V4 and E40FX 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 Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 and the EPIC Carts E40FX at about $13,072, 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.