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ICON EV i60LX vs. MadJax Ascent

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerMadJax Ascent

MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The MadJax Ascent beats the ICON EV i60LX on the better price.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i60LX lands about $14,975 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the ICON EV i60LX and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

ICON EV i60LX vs. MadJax Ascent

COMPARISON · ICON-I60LX-VS-MADJAX-ASCENT
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
ICON EVi60LXMadJaxAscentWinner
Price range$13,795dealer-quoted MSRP$13,495MSRP
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—50 mi†3
Range (high)—60 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†2
System voltage51 V†451.2 V†2
Seats6✓†44†2
Length147.4 in†5118.1 in†2
Width51.6 in†551 in†2
Height79.9 in†579.3 in†2
Curb weight1,431 lb†11,322 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†44 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†4Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†4Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2
Display size10.1 in✓†410 in†2
Warranty3 yr†63 yr†7
Battery warranty (total term)—12 yr†2
Battery full-replacement coverage—6 yr†8
Battery warranty terms—12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†8
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†9Yes†10
Ground clearance6.6 in†5—
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.

†1 SOURCE: hubs.ly · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/2026†5 SOURCE: img1.wsimg.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/2026†7 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†8 SOURCE: boltenergyusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026†10 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

MadJax Ascent

It wins on the better price.

Save $300 vs the ICON EV i60LX

Winner

Why it won

price$13,495 vs $13,795

◆ 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 i60LX lands at about $14,975 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

ICON EV i60LXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i60LXMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Sep 30, 2026$13,795.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$877.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$14,975

est. $240.05/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door

MadJax AscentMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$14,657

est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 10/2026

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 i60LX or the MadJax Ascent better?
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the i60LX and Ascent 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 i60LX lands at about $14,975 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.