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MadJax Ascent vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)

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

WinnerMadJax Ascent

MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 MadJax Ascent beats the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), 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 MadJax Ascent lands about $14,657 and the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) about $23,672, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the MadJax Ascent and the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

MadJax Ascent vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)

COMPARISON · MADJAX-ASCENT-VS-ROKIT-VENOM-EV-6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
MadJaxAscentWinnerROKITEdition Venom EV (6-Seat)
MSRP range$13,495$22,000
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)50 mi2
Range (high)60 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V172 V3
Seats4164
Length118.1 in1
Width51 in1
Height79.3 in1
Curb weight1,322 lb1
Motor power6.3 kW15 kW3
BrakesFront and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake1
SuspensionDouble-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar1
Display size10 in110 in3
Warranty3 yr2
Battery warranty12 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Range, normalized◆ computed~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: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

MadJax Ascent

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

Save $8,505 vs the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)

Winner

Why it won

price$13,495 vs $22,000power6.3 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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) at about $23,672, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)base build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)MSRP (verified)$22,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,370.00
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$23,672

est. $379.47/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 MadJax Ascent or the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) better?
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Ascent and Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) 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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) at about $23,672, 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.