ICON EV i20X vs. Kandi America Kruiser Element
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Kandi America Kruiser Element 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 Kandi America Kruiser Element beats the ICON EV i20X on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i20X carries 3 years vs the Kandi America Kruiser Element's 1.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i20X lands about $12,855 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element about $12,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i20X and the Kandi America Kruiser Element are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
ICON EV i20X vs. Kandi America Kruiser Element
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| ICON EVi20X | Kandi AmericaKruiser ElementWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,795dealer-quoted MSRP | $10,999MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 28 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah✓†3 | 100 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†3 | 4✓†2 |
| Length | 97.8 in†4 | 119.5 in†2 |
| Width | 47.2 in†4 | 53.5 in†2 |
| Height | 75.3 in†4 | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,064 lb†1 | 1,184 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Hydraulic disc front, hydraulic drum rear†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†3 | Independent MacPherson strut front; towing-arm helical-spring rear†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†5 | 1 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 36 months, parts and labor†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Charge time | — | 6.5 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in†4 | 7 in✓†9 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi✓ | ~41 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
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $796 vs the ICON EV i20X
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 ICON EV i20X lands at about $12,855 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element at about $12,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ICON EV i20Xbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.54/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 ICON EV i20X or the Kandi America Kruiser Element better?
- Kandi America Kruiser Element 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 i20X and Kruiser Element 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 ICON EV i20X lands at about $12,855 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element at about $12,011, 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.