Rogue Carts R4L vs. Solana EV XA 6P
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R4L takes it. It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Rogue Carts R4L beats the Solana EV XA 6P 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 R4L lands about $14,111 and the Solana EV XA 6P about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Rogue Carts R4L is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R4L vs. Solana EV XA 6P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR4LWinner | Solana EVXA 6P | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,980 | $12,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 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†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 72 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†4 |
| Length | 121 in†1 | 142.9 in†4 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | — |
| Height | 81.5 in†1 | 78.7 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 992 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 7.5 kW✓†4 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†4 |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | No†2 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†1 | 5.1 in†4 |
| Turning radius | 12.3 ft✓†3 | 18 ft†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~60 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. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Save $15 vs the Solana EV XA 6P
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 R4L lands at about $14,111 and the Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R4Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.21/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Solana EV XA 6Pbase 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 Rogue Carts R4L or the Solana EV XA 6P better?
- Rogue Carts R4L takes it. It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the R4L and XA 6P 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 R4L lands at about $14,111 and the Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, 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.
- Are both the R4L and the XA 6P street legal?
- The Rogue Carts R4L is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 6P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.