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EPIC Carts E60 vs. Tago Islander

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerTago Islander

Tago Islander takes it. It wins on the better power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tago Islander beats the EPIC Carts E60 on the better power.
  • Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E60 carries 3 years vs the Tago Islander's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E60 lands about $13,650 and the Tago Islander about $20,227, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E60 and the Tago Islander are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

EPIC Carts E60 vs. Tago Islander

COMPARISON · EPIC-E60-VS-TAGO-ISLANDER
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
EPIC CartsE60TagoIslanderWinner
Price range$12,545dealer price$18,750MSRP
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3120 Ah✓†2
System voltage51 V†351.7 V†2
Seats6†36†2
Length155 in†1126 in†2
Width47 in†152.8 in†2
Height77 in†1—
Curb weight—1,124 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†36 kW✓†2
Motor power (hp)—8.1 hp†2
BrakesFour-wheel disc with electromagnetic parking brake†3Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†2
SuspensionFront & rear independent coil-over†3Independent (MacPherson Strut)†2
Display size10.1 in✓†39 in†2
Warranty3 yr✓†42 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†66 yr†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7Yes†8
Ground clearance6.7 in†97.5 in✓†2
Turning radius12 ft✓†912.9 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~50 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 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tagoev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†3 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†4 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/2026†5 SOURCE: tagoev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†6 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†9 SOURCE: img1.wsimg.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Tago Islander

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power6 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 E60 lands at about $13,650 and the Tago Islander at about $20,227, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E60base build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E60Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 20, 2026$12,545.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$802.70
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$13,650

est. $218.81/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tago Islanderbase build · FL out-the-door

Tago IslanderMSRP (verified)$18,750.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,175.00
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$20,227

est. $324.25/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 10/2026

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 E60 or the Tago Islander better?
Tago Islander takes it. It wins on the better power.
What do the E60 and Islander 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 E60 lands at about $13,650 and the Tago Islander at about $20,227, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.