Honor LSV G1 4+2 vs. MadJax Ascent
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The MadJax Ascent beats the Honor LSV G1 4+2 on the better range and price.
- Range: the MadJax Ascent goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Honor LSV G1 4+2's 30 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Honor LSV G1 4+2 lands about $17,312 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Honor LSV G1 4+2 and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Honor LSV G1 4+2 vs. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Honor LSVG1 4+2 | MadJaxAscentWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $16,000 | $13,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†3 | 50 mi✓†4 |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†3 | 60 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 118.1 in†2 |
| Width | — | 51 in†2 |
| Height | — | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,322 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 9 kW✓†3 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†3 | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Independent adjustable front + patent-pending sway bar†3 | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†3 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†3 | 3 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 12 yr†3 | 12 yr†2 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 6 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 lands at about $17,312 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Honor LSV G1 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.52/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 or the MadJax Ascent better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and price.
- What do the G1 4+2 and Ascent 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 lands at about $17,312 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, 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.