MadJax Ascent vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 18, 2026
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 on the better range. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2's 40 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
| MadJaxAscentWinner | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi✓†3 | 40 mi†4 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 160 Ah✓†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 117.9 in†4 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 80 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†1 | 6.3 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†4 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†3 | — |
| Battery warranty | 12 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.1 in†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~61 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 range. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Ascent and Roadster 2+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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.