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EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerEPIC Carts E40FX

EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 EPIC Carts E40FX beats the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the EPIC Carts E40FX goes up to 43 mi per charge vs the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E40FX lands about $13,072 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40FX and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40FX-VS-TEKO-TROPHY-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
EPIC CartsE40FXWinnerTeko EVTrophy Plus (4+2)
MSRP range$12,000 – $13,995$12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)43 mi140 mi3
Battery typelithium4lithium5
Battery capacity105 Ah4105 Ah5
System voltage51.2 V451.2 V2
Seats4465
Length119 in4
Width56 in4
Curb weight1,215 lb4
Motor power6.3 kW45 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel disc6
Display size10.1 in4
Warranty2 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes7Yes8
Charge time3.5 hr2
Ground clearance6.5 in4
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: nevadagolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: icongolfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20266 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20268 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E40FX

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

Save $995 vs the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

Winner

Why it won

range43 mi vs 40 miprice$12,000 vs $12,995power6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 EPIC Carts E40FX lands at about $13,072 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40FXMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$12,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$770.00
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$13,072

est. $209.55/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)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.

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 08/2026

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 EPIC Carts E40FX or the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) better?
EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E40FX and Trophy Plus (4+2) 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 EPIC Carts E40FX lands at about $13,072 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, 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.