EPIC Carts E40L vs. Honor LSV G1 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 18, 2026
Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 beats the EPIC Carts E40L on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Honor LSV G1 2+2 goes up to 30 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40L's 25 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E40L lands about $14,127 and the Honor LSV G1 2+2 about $15,722, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Honor LSV G1 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. Honor LSV G1 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
| EPIC CartsE40L | Honor LSVG1 2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 – $15,000 | $14,500 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | 30 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†4 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†5 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 117 in†6 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 47 in†6 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 79 in†6 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,402 lb†6 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 9 kW✓†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†3 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†4 | Independent adjustable coil-over, front and rear†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†7 | 3 yr†3 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†7 | 12 yr✓†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in†6 |
| 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
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Honor LSV G1 2+2 at about $15,722, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Honor LSV G1 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $252.03/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 EPIC Carts E40L or the Honor LSV G1 2+2 better?
- Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E40L and G1 2+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 E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Honor LSV G1 2+2 at about $15,722, 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.