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ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) vs. Venom EV Strike 2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerVenom EV Strike 2

Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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 Venom EV Strike 2 beats the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (luxury 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) lands about $23,672 and the Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) vs. Venom EV Strike 2

COMPARISON · ROKIT-VENOM-EV-6-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
ROKITEdition Venom EV (6-Seat)Venom EVStrike 2Winner
MSRP range$22,000$12,495
Top speed25 mph1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage72 V252 V1
Seats6321
Length98 in1
Width51 in1
Height76.5 in1
Curb weight960 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
BrakesHydraulic 4-wheel disc1
SuspensionFront dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar1
Display size10 in210 in1
Battery warranty8 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance6.3 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~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.

1 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Strike 2

It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $9,505 vs the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)

Winner

Why it won

price$12,495 vs $22,000

◆ 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) lands at about $23,672 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)base build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)MSRP (verified)$22,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,370.00
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$23,672

est. $379.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 2MSRP (verified)$12,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$13,597

est. $217.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) and Strike 2 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) lands at about $23,672 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.