ICON EV i40L vs. Solana EV XA 6P
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 and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Solana EV XA 6P on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40L carries 3 years vs the Solana EV XA 6P's 2.
- 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 Solana EV XA 6P about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The ICON EV i40L is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40L vs. Solana EV XA 6P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| ICON EVi40LWinner | Solana EVXA 6P | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,500 – $11,495 | $12,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 72 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 6✓†4 |
| Length | 113 in†5 | 142.9 in†4 |
| Width | 53 in†5 | — |
| Height | 82 in†5 | 78.7 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,300 lb†5 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†5 | 7.5 kW✓†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†5 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | 10.1 in†4 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†6 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | No†2 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in†4 |
| Turning radius | — | 18 ft†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~60 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 and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,495 vs the Solana EV XA 6P
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 Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, 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.
Solana EV XA 6Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/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 Solana EV XA 6P better?
- ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i40L and XA 6P 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 Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, 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.
- Are both the i40L and the XA 6P street legal?
- The ICON EV i40L is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 6P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.