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Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO vs. Venom EV Strike 2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerKandi America Kruiser 6PRO

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO beats the Venom EV Strike 2 on the better power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), 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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO lands about $15,191 and the Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO vs. Venom EV Strike 2

COMPARISON · KANDI-KRUISER-6PRO-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Kandi AmericaKruiser 6PROWinnerVenom EVStrike 2
MSRP range$13,999$12,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)37 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage48 V152 V2
Seats6122
Length153.5 in198 in2
Width52.5 in151 in2
Height76 in176.5 in2
Curb weight1,720 lb1960 lb2
Motor power6.5 kW15 kW2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionFront independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle1Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar2
Display size10 in110 in2
Warranty1 yr1
Battery warranty3 yr18 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time6.5 hr1
Ground clearance7 in16.3 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~58 mi~44 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: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO

It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power6.5 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO lands at about $15,191 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRObase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser 6PROMSRP (verified)$13,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.94
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$15,191

est. $243.52/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 2MSRP (verified)$12,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.70
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$13,597

est. $217.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). 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 08/2026

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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Kruiser 6PRO and Strike 2 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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO lands at about $15,191 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.