ICON EV i40FX vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the ICON EV i40FX 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 ICON EV i40FX lands about $13,491 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,357, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40FX and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40FX vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| ICON EVi40FX | Verdi MotorAspen S4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,395 | $8,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 65 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 150 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 118 in†2 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 53 in†2 |
| Height | 79.2 in†1 | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,270 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent†3 | Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | 11 in✓†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†1 | 7.8 in✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~62 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 $3,900 vs the ICON EV i40FX
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 i40FX lands at about $13,491 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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.
Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $150.00/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 i40FX or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
- Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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 i40FX and Aspen S4 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 i40FX lands at about $13,491 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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.