ICON EV i40L vs. Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 6PRO beats the ICON EV i40L on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO goes up to 37 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40L's 30 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40L carries 3 years vs the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO'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 i40L lands about $10,422 and the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO about $15,191, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40L and the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40L vs. Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| ICON EVi40L | Kandi AmericaKruiser 6PROWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,500 – $11,495 | $13,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | 37 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 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 113 in†4 | 153.5 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†4 | 52.5 in†2 |
| Height | 82 in†4 | 76 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,300 lb†4 | 1,720 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 6.5 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Front hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†4 | Front independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†5 | 1 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 3 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Charge time | — | 6.5 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in†2 |
| 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 range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 6PRO at about $15,191, 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 6PRObase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.52/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 6PRO better?
- Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i40L and Kruiser 6PRO 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 6PRO at about $15,191, 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.