ICON EV i40X vs. Sierra LSV AX5
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
Sierra LSV AX5 takes it. It wins on the better range. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Sierra LSV AX5 beats the ICON EV i40X on the better range.
- Range: the Sierra LSV AX5 goes up to 45 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40X's 40 mi.
- Both the ICON EV i40X and the Sierra LSV AX5 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40X vs. Sierra LSV AX5
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| ICON EVi40X | Sierra LSVAX5Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†2 | 45 mi✓†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 125 Ah✓†1 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 4✓†3 | 2†1 |
| Length | 114 in†4 | 96 in†1 |
| Width | 47.2 in†4 | 49.5 in†1 |
| Height | 75.3 in†4 | 72 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 925 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†3 | — |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†1 |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in†4 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~48 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.
Why it won
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 i40X or the Sierra LSV AX5 better?
- Sierra LSV AX5 takes it. It wins on the better range.