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MadJax Ascent vs. Royal EV Crown 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerRoyal EV Crown 4

Royal EV Crown 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Royal EV Crown 4 beats the MadJax Ascent on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the MadJax Ascent goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Royal EV Crown 4's 50 mi.
  • 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 Royal EV Crown 4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the MadJax Ascent and the Royal EV Crown 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

MadJax Ascent vs. Royal EV Crown 4

COMPARISON · MADJAX-ASCENT-VS-ROYAL-EV-CROWN-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
MadJaxAscentRoyal EVCrown 4Winner
Price range$13,495MSRP$11,995dealer price
Top speed25 mph†1—
Range (low)50 mi✓†234 mi†3
Range (high)60 mi✓†250 mi†3
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†1—
System voltage51.2 V†1—
Seats4†1—
Length118.1 in†1120 in†3
Width51 in†142.5 in†3
Height79.3 in†179 in†3
Curb weight1,322 lb†1—
Motor power4 kW†15 kW✓†3
BrakesFront and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†14 wheel Hydraulic disc†3
SuspensionDouble-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1Coil over strut with A arm; rear suspension leaf spring†3
Display size10 in†1—
Warranty3 yr†43 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)12 yr✓†15 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage6 yr✓†75 yr†6
Battery warranty terms12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†7—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†9
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 07/15/2026†2 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†3 SOURCE: royal-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†4 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†5 SOURCE: royal-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†6 SOURCE: royal-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†7 SOURCE: boltenergyusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

Royal EV Crown 4

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

Save $1,500 vs the MadJax Ascent

Winner

Why it won

price$11,995 vs $13,495power5 kW vs 4 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 Royal EV Crown 4 at about $13,067, 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.

Royal EV Crown 4base build · FL out-the-door

Royal EV Crown 4Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 8, 2026$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 10/2026

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 Royal EV Crown 4 better?
Royal EV Crown 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Ascent and Crown 4 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 Royal EV Crown 4 at about $13,067, 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.