Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Venom EV Strike 2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Kandi America Kruiser Element takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Element beats the Venom EV Strike 2 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Venom EV Strike 2 carries 3 years vs the Kandi America Kruiser Element's 1.
- 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 $12,011 and the Venom EV Strike 2 about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Kandi America Kruiser Element and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Venom EV Strike 2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| Kandi AmericaKruiser ElementWinner | Venom EVStrike 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $10,999MSRP | $11,495dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 28 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 100 Ah†1 | 105 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 4✓†1 | 2†2 |
| Length | 119.5 in†1 | 98 in†2 |
| Width | 53.5 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 81 in†1 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,184 lb†1 | 960 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc front, hydraulic drum rear†1 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut front; towing-arm helical-spring rear†1 | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 1 yr†1 | 3 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 3 yr†4 | 8 yr✓†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3 yr†4 | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | 36 months, parts and labor†4 | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Charge time | 6.5 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†9 | 6.3 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 11.7 ft†10 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~41 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $496 vs the Venom EV Strike 2
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 Kandi America Kruiser Element lands at about $12,011 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.54/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 Kandi America Kruiser Element or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
- Kandi America Kruiser Element takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Kruiser Element 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 Element lands at about $12,011 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $12,537, 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.