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Sierra LSV AX2 vs. Solana EV XA 4P

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerSierra LSV AX2

Sierra LSV AX2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Sierra LSV AX2 beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better warranty and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX2's 32 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Sierra LSV AX2 carries 3 years vs the Solana EV XA 4P's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Sierra LSV AX2 lands about $14,438 and the Solana EV XA 4P about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Sierra LSV AX2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Sierra LSV AX2 vs. Solana EV XA 4P

COMPARISON · SIERRA-LSV-AX2-VS-SOLANA-XA-4P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Sierra LSVAX2WinnerSolana EVXA 4P
MSRP range$13,288 – $13,488$11,495 – $12,495
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Range (low)25 mi†1—
Range (high)32 mi†160 mi✓†3
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity125 Ah✓†1105 Ah†3
System voltage48 V†172 V†3
Seats4†14†3
Length116 in†1115.8 in†3
Width49.5 in†1—
Height80.3 in†178.7 in†3
Curb weight1,036 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†17.5 kW✓†3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†3
Suspension—Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3
Display size—10.1 in†3
Warranty3 yr✓†42 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†65 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1No†2
Charge time—6 hr†3
Ground clearance—5.1 in†3
Turning radius—15.4 ft†3
Range, normalized◆ computed~48 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.

†1 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Sierra LSV AX2

It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty term8-yr vs 5-yr

◆ 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 Sierra LSV AX2 lands at about $14,438 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Sierra LSV AX2base build · FL out-the-door

Sierra LSV AX2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,488 by trim$13,288.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$847.28
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$14,438

est. $231.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Solana EV XA 4PMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,495 by trim$11,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$739.70
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$12,537

est. $200.97/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 10/2026

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 Sierra LSV AX2 or the Solana EV XA 4P better?
Sierra LSV AX2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the AX2 and XA 4P 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 Sierra LSV AX2 lands at about $14,438 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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 AX2 and the XA 4P street legal?
The Sierra LSV AX2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.