ICON EV i20X vs. MadJax Ascent
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
MadJax Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent beats the ICON EV i20X on the better power.
- Both the ICON EV i20X and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i20X vs. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| ICON EVi20X | MadJaxAscentWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $13,495 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 50 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 51.2 V†1 |
| Seats | 2†3 | 4✓†1 |
| Length | — | 118.1 in†1 |
| Width | — | 51 in†1 |
| Height | — | 79.3 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,322 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 6.3 kW✓†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†3 | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 10 in†1 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | 3 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 12 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~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
It wins on the better power.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
ICON EV i20Xbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i20X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 ICON EV i20X or the MadJax Ascent better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better power.