ICON EV i40L vs. Rogue Carts R4FL
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 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 Rogue Carts R4FL 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 i40L lands about $10,422 and the Rogue Carts R4FL about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40L and the Rogue Carts R4FL are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40L vs. Rogue Carts R4FL
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| ICON EVi40LWinner | Rogue CartsR4FL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,500 – $11,495 | $13,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 12.5 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | — | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†4 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 4†2 |
| Length | 113 in†5 | 135 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†5 | 51.2 in†2 |
| Height | 82 in†5 | 81.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,300 lb†5 | 1,025 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†5 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5 | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†5 | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†4 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15.4 ft†3 |
| 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 price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,995 vs the Rogue Carts R4FL
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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.
Rogue Carts R4FLbase 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 i40L or the Rogue Carts R4FL 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 R4FL 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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.