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EPIC Carts E40L vs. Sierra LSV AX3

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerSierra LSV AX3

Sierra LSV AX3 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Sierra LSV AX3 beats the EPIC Carts E40L on the better range. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Sierra LSV AX3 goes up to 35 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40L's 25 mi.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Sierra LSV AX3 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E40L vs. Sierra LSV AX3

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40L-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX3
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
EPIC CartsE40LSierra LSVAX3Winner
MSRP range$12,995 – $15,000—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)25 mi†130 mi✓†2
Range (high)25 mi†135 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3125 Ah✓†2
System voltage51 V†348 V†2
Seats4†16✓†2
Length130 in†1153 in†2
Width50 in†149.5 in†2
Height80.8 in†181.5 in†2
Curb weight1,540 lb†11,334 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionMacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3—
Warranty3 yr†4—
Battery warranty8 yr†4—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†2
Ground clearance6.7 in†1—
Turning radius12 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~48 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: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Sierra LSV AX3

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

Winner

Why it won

range35 mi vs 25 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40LMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,000 by trim$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.

Sierra LSV AX3base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX3— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 09/2026

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 E40L or the Sierra LSV AX3 better?
Sierra LSV AX3 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.