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EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

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

WinnerVenom EV Strike 6 Seater

Venom EV Strike 6 Seater takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater beats the EPIC Carts E60FX on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 E60FX lands about $17,307 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater about $16,251, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E60FX and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

COMPARISON · EPIC-E60FX-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
EPIC CartsE60FXVenom EVStrike 6 SeaterWinner
MSRP range$15,995$14,999 – $15,499
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†2
System voltage51 V†152 V†2
Seats6†16†2
Length—144 in†2
Width55.1 in†151 in†2
Height—81 in†2
Curb weight1,540 lb†1—
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 MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar†2
Display size10.1 in✓†110 in†2
Warranty3 yr†33 yr†4
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†38 yr†5
Battery full-replacement coverage3 yr†33 yr†6
Battery warranty terms—8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7Yes†8
Ground clearance5.9 in†16.3 in✓†2
Turning radius—17.1 ft†9
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 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†9 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/02/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

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

Save $996 vs the EPIC Carts E60FX

Winner

Why it won

price$14,999 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 6 Seater at about $16,251, 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 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 6 SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,499 by trim$14,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.94
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$16,251

est. $260.51/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 6 Seater better?
Venom EV Strike 6 Seater takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E60FX and Strike 6 Seater 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 6 Seater at about $16,251, 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.