ICON EV i40L vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 F4 beats the ICON EV i40L on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 goes up to 65 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40L and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40L vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
| ICON EVi40L | Verdi MotorAspen F4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,500 – $11,495 | $11,995 – $12,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | 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†4 | 4†5 |
| Length | 113 in†4 | 118 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†4 | 53 in†2 |
| Height | 82 in†4 | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,300 lb†4 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc with electric parking brake (Smart Auto-Hold)†6 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†4 | Independent front; heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | 11 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†7 | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty | — | 5 yr†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| Ground clearance | — | 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 range. 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.
Verdi Motor Aspen F4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 better?
- Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i40L and Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.