MadJax Ascent vs. Solana EV XA 4P
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 MadJax Ascent beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better warranty and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the MadJax Ascent carries 3 years vs the Solana EV XA 4P's 2.
- 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 Solana EV XA 4P about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The MadJax Ascent is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Solana EV XA 4P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| MadJaxAscentWinner | Solana EVXA 4P | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 | $11,495 – $12,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | 60 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 72 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 115.8 in†4 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 78.7 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 7.5 kW✓†4 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†4 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†5 | 2 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 12 yr✓†1 | 5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr†7 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†7 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | No†2 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in†4 |
| Turning radius | — | 15.4 ft†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~60 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 warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Solana EV XA 4Pbase 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 MadJax Ascent or the Solana EV XA 4P better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Ascent and XA 4P 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 Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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.
- Are both the Ascent and the XA 4P street legal?
- The MadJax Ascent is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.