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Solana EV XA 4P vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen S4

Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better price.
  • Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 40 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Solana EV XA 4P lands about $12,537 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,357, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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

Solana EV XA 4P vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · SOLANA-XA-4P-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Solana EVXA 4PVerdi MotorAspen S4Winner
MSRP range$11,495 – $12,495$8,495
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (high)60 mi✓†340 mi†4
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†4
System voltage72 V†351.7 V†4
Seats4†34†2
Length115.8 in†3118 in†2
Width—53 in†2
Height78.7 in†380 in†2
Motor power7.5 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†34-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionFront MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size10.1 in†311 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr†52 yr†6
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†35 yr†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†8
Charge time6 hr†3—
Ground clearance5.1 in†37.8 in✓†2
Turning radius15.4 ft†3—
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 mi✓~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.

†1 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: elevategolfcarts.golfcartinventory.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen S4

It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Save $3,000 vs the Solana EV XA 4P

Winner

Why it won

price$8,495 vs $11,495

◆ 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4MSRP (verified)$8,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.70
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$9,357

est. $150.00/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 Solana EV XA 4P or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the XA 4P and Aspen S4 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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 XA 4P and the Aspen S4 street legal?
The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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.