ICON EV i40L vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
ICON EV i40L 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 ICON EV i40L beats the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40L's 30 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i40L lands about $10,422 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward about $12,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40L and the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40L vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| ICON EVi40LWinner | Kandi AmericaKruiser 4PRO Forward | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,500 – $11,495 | $10,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 150 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | 113 in†4 | — |
| Width | 53 in†4 | — |
| Height | 82 in†4 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,300 lb†4 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | — |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†4 | — |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~58 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 $1,499 vs the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward
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 i40L lands at about $10,422 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward at about $12,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ICON EV i40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $167.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forwardbase 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 i40L or the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward better?
- ICON EV i40L 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 i40L and Kruiser 4PRO Forward 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 i40L lands at about $10,422 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward at about $12,011, 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.