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Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

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

WinnerTeko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) beats the Kandi America Kruiser Element on the better range.
  • Range: the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Kandi America Kruiser Element's 28 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Kandi America Kruiser Element lands about $9,361 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Kandi America Kruiser Element and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

COMPARISON · KANDI-KRUISER-ELEMENT-VS-TEKO-TROPHY-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Kandi AmericaKruiser ElementTeko EVTrophy Plus (4+2)Winner
MSRP range$8,499$12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)28 mi140 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium4
Battery capacity100 Ah1105 Ah4
System voltage51.2 V151.2 V2
Seats4164
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Warranty2 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Charge time6.5 hr13.5 hr2
Range, normalized◆ computed~41 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: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 28 mi

◆ 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 Element lands at about $9,361 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser ElementMSRP (verified)$8,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.94
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$9,361

est. $150.06/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)MSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 Element or the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) better?
Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range.
What do the Kruiser Element and Trophy Plus (4+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 Element lands at about $9,361 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) 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.