ICON EV i40FX vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
ICON EV i40FX takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 ICON EV i40FX beats the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Both the ICON EV i40FX and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40FX vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| ICON EVi40FXWinner | Venom EVStrike 6 Seater | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,395 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†2 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 51 V†2 | 52 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 144 in†3 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 51 in†3 |
| Height | 79.2 in†1 | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,270 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes†2 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†3 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent†2 | Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar†3 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†2 | 10 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†1 | 6.3 in†3 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $216.26/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Venom EV Strike 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 i40FX or the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
- ICON EV i40FX takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.