Solana EV XA 6P vs. Tago Palmetto
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Tago Palmetto beats the Solana EV XA 6P on the better battery warranty term. 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 Solana EV XA 6P lands about $14,127 and the Tago Palmetto about $20,890, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Tago Palmetto 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 · Central Florida Edition
Solana EV XA 6P vs. Tago Palmetto
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Solana EVXA 6P | TagoPalmettoWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $12,995dealer price | $19,375MSRP |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 120 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 72 V†3 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†3 | — |
| Length | 142.9 in†3 | 141.7 in†2 |
| Width | — | 52.8 in†2 |
| Height | 78.7 in†3 | — |
| Curb weight | — | 1,201 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 7.5 kW✓†3 | 6 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.1 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3 | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 2 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†3 | 6 yr✓†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in†3 | 7.5 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 18 ft†3 | 12.9 ft✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 mi✓ | ~50 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 battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 Solana EV XA 6P lands at about $14,127 and the Tago Palmetto at about $20,890, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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.
Tago Palmettobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $334.87/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 Solana EV XA 6P or the Tago Palmetto better?
- Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the XA 6P and Palmetto 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 6P lands at about $14,127 and the Tago Palmetto at about $20,890, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.
- Are both the XA 6P and the Palmetto street legal?
- The Tago Palmetto 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.