MadJax Ascent vs. V-Carts ECO 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
V-Carts ECO 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 V-Carts ECO 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 V-Carts ECO 4's 35 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the V-Carts ECO 4 carries 5 years vs the MadJax Ascent's 3.
- 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 V-Carts ECO 4 about $10,210, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the V-Carts ECO 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. V-Carts ECO 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| MadJaxAscent | V-CartsECO 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $13,495MSRP | $9,300dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 24 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi✓†3 | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†3 | 35 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 108 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 111 in†2 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | 46 in†2 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | 1,041 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Leaf spring†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 11 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 12 yr✓†1 | 6 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr✓†6 | 4 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Turning radius | — | 9 ft†2 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $4,195 vs the MadJax Ascent
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 V-Carts ECO 4 at about $10,210, 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.
V-Carts ECO 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $163.67/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 V-Carts ECO 4 better?
- V-Carts ECO 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 ECO 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 V-Carts ECO 4 at about $10,210, 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.