Rogue Carts R4 vs. Teko EV Trophy
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 5, 2026
Teko EV Trophy 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 Teko EV Trophy beats the Rogue Carts R4 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 R4 lands about $13,067 and the Teko EV Trophy about $12,007, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R4 and the Teko EV Trophy are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Rogue Carts R4 vs. Teko EV Trophy
LAST VERIFIED 11/05/2026
| Rogue CartsR4 | Teko EVTrophyWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $11,995 | $10,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | 19 mph✓†4 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 51.2 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 117 in†1 | — |
| Width | 46.9 in†1 | — |
| Height | 77.6 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 926 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Suspension†1 | Independent front suspension†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†4 |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 8 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 8 years full replacement (personal-use vehicles only)†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.3 ft†3 | — |
| 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
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 R4 lands at about $13,067 and the Teko EV Trophy at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Teko EV Trophybase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/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 R4 or the Teko EV Trophy better?
- Teko EV Trophy takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the R4 and Trophy 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 R4 lands at about $13,067 and the Teko EV Trophy at about $12,007, 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.