Rogue Carts R2 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R2 takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Rogue Carts R2 beats the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater on the better price.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R2 lands about $12,855 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater about $16,251, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R2 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R2 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR2Winner | Venom EVStrike 6 Seater | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,795 | $14,999 – $15,499 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 118 in†1 | 144 in†2 |
| Width | 46.8 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 77.5 in†1 | 81 in†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | 6.3 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 17.1 ft†9 |
| 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater at about $16,251, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Venom EV Strike 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.51/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 Rogue Carts R2 or the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
- Rogue Carts R2 takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the R2 and Strike 6 Seater 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater at about $16,251, 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.