Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Venom EV Strike 2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 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.
- 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 Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, 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 · Tampa Bay Edition
Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Venom EV Strike 2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Kandi AmericaKruiser ElementWinner | Venom EVStrike 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $8,499 | $12,495 |
| 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 | — | 98 in†2 |
| Width | — | 51 in†2 |
| Height | — | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 960 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | — | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | — | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†4 |
| Charge time | 6.5 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†2 |
| 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 $3,996 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 $9,361 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $150.06/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $217.96/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 $9,361 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.