EPIC Carts E40L vs. Rogue Carts R4L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R4L takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Rogue Carts R4L beats the EPIC Carts E40L on the better price.
- 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 Rogue Carts R4L about $14,111, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Rogue Carts R4L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. Rogue Carts R4L
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE40L | Rogue CartsR4LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 – $15,000 | $12,980 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 12.5 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | — | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†4 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 121 in†2 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 51.2 in†2 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 81.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 992 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†4 | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†1 | 6.7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 12 ft✓†1 | 12.3 ft†3 |
| 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
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 Rogue Carts R4L at about $14,111, 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.
Rogue Carts R4Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.21/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 Rogue Carts R4L better?
- Rogue Carts R4L takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the E40L and R4L 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 Rogue Carts R4L at about $14,111, 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.