EPIC Carts E40L vs. ICON EV i40FX
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
ICON EV i40FX takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 ICON EV i40FX beats the EPIC Carts E40L on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- 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 ICON EV i40FX about $13,491, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the ICON EV i40FX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. ICON EV i40FX
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| EPIC CartsE40L | ICON EVi40FXWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 – $15,000 | $12,395 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 51 V†4 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 51.2 in†2 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 79.2 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,270 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel disc brakes†3 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†4 | Front double-wishbone independent†3 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in†2 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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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 ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, 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.
ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $216.26/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 ICON EV i40FX better?
- ICON EV i40FX takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E40L and i40FX 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 ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, 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.