MadJax Ascent vs. Venom EV Strike 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 3, 2026
Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Venom EV Strike 4 beats the MadJax Ascent on the better price and power.
- 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 Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Venom EV Strike 4
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| MadJaxAscent | Venom EVStrike 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $13,495MSRP | $12,995dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 119 in†2 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | 1,160 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Dual-camber independent MacPherson front; independent rear with dual coil-overs†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†6 | 3 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 12 yr✓†1 | 8 yr†8 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr✓†9 | 3 yr†10 |
| Battery warranty terms | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†9 | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†8 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†11 | Yes†12 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 13.8 ft†13 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~44 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
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 Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,127, 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.
Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/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 Venom EV Strike 4 better?
- Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the Ascent and Strike 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 Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,127, 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.