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MadJax Ascent vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 17, 2026

WinnerMadJax Ascent

MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range 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 MadJax Ascent beats the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) on the better range 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the MadJax Ascent carries 3 years vs the Teko EV Turbo (2+2)'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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the MadJax Ascent and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

MadJax Ascent vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

COMPARISON · MADJAX-ASCENT-VS-TEKO-TURBO
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
MadJaxAscentWinnerTeko EVTurbo (2+2)
MSRP range$13,495$9,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)50 mi3
Range (high)60 mi340 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah5
System voltage51.2 V151.2 V4
Seats4142
Length118.1 in1
Width51 in1
Height79.3 in1
Curb weight1,322 lb1
Motor power6.3 kW15 kW6
BrakesFront and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake1Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake6
SuspensionDouble-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar1
Display size10 in1
Warranty3 yr32 yr2
Battery warranty12 yr18 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes7Yes8
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20266 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/20268 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

MadJax Ascent

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

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 40 mipower6.3 kW vs 5 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty12-yr vs 8-yr

◆ 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) at about $10,947, 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.

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 07/2026

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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) better?
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Ascent and Turbo (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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) at about $10,947, 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.