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EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Venom EV Strike 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerVenom EV Strike 4

Venom EV Strike 4 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 Venom EV Strike 4 beats the EPIC Carts E60FX 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 E60FX lands about $17,307 and the Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E60FX and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Venom EV Strike 4

COMPARISON · EPIC-E60FX-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
EPIC CartsE60FXVenom EVStrike 4Winner
MSRP range$15,995$12,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†3
System voltage51 V†152 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length—119 in†2
Width55.1 in†151 in†2
Height—76.5 in†2
Curb weight1,540 lb†11,160 lb†4
Motor power6.3 kW✓†15 kW†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disc Brakes and Electromagnetic Parking Brake System†1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2
SuspensionFront: Double Wishbone Independent; Rear: Longitudinal Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber†1Dual-camber independent MacPherson front; independent rear with dual coil-overs†2
Display size10.1 in✓†110 in†2
Warranty3 yr†53 yr†6
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†58 yr†7
Battery full-replacement coverage3 yr†53 yr†8
Battery warranty terms—8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†9Yes†10
Ground clearance5.9 in†16.3 in✓†2
Turning radius—13.8 ft†11
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~44 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: app-na1.hubspotdocuments.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: centralclassiccars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†5 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†8 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†10 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†11 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/02/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Strike 4

It wins on the better price.

Save $2,996 vs the EPIC Carts E60FX

Winner

Why it won

price$12,999 vs $15,995

◆ 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E60FXbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E60FXMSRP (verified)$15,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,009.70
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$17,307

est. $277.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 4MSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 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 E60FX or the Venom EV Strike 4 better?
Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the E60FX and Strike 4 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, 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.