Rogue Carts R4L vs. Venom EV Strike 4
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. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Rogue Carts R4L beats the Venom EV Strike 4 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- 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 Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R4L and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R4L vs. Venom EV Strike 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR4LWinner | Venom EVStrike 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,980 | $12,999 |
| 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†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 121 in†1 | 119 in†2 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 81.5 in†1 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 992 lb†1 | 1,160 lb†5 |
| 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 independent MacPherson front; independent rear with dual coil-overs†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†7 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†8 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | Yes†10 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†1 | 6.3 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 12.3 ft✓†3 | 13.8 ft†11 |
| 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
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $19 vs the Venom EV Strike 4
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 Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, 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.
Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.53/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 Venom EV Strike 4 better?
- Rogue Carts R4L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the R4L 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 Rogue Carts R4L lands at about $14,111 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, 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.