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Solana EV XA 6P vs. Venom EV Strike 2

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

WinnerVenom EV Strike 2

Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. 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 Venom EV Strike 2 beats the Solana EV XA 6P on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Venom EV Strike 2 carries 3 years vs the Solana EV XA 6P's 2.
  • 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 Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Venom EV Strike 2 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 · Tampa Bay Edition

Solana EV XA 6P vs. Venom EV Strike 2

COMPARISON · SOLANA-XA-6P-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Solana EVXA 6PVenom EVStrike 2Winner
MSRP range$12,995$12,495
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†352 V†2
Seats6✓†32†2
Length142.9 in†398 in†2
Width—51 in†2
Height78.7 in†376.5 in†2
Curb weight—960 lb†2
Motor power7.5 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†3Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2
SuspensionFront MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2
Display size10.1 in✓†310 in†2
Warranty2 yr†43 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†38 yr✓†6
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†7
Battery warranty terms—8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†8
Charge time6 hr†3—
Ground clearance5.1 in†36.3 in✓†2
Turning radius18 ft†311.7 ft✓†9
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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.

†1 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†9 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/02/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Strike 2

It wins on the better price and warranty. 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.

Save $500 vs the Solana EV XA 6P

Winner

Why it won

price$12,495 vs $12,995warranty3-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 Solana EV XA 6P lands at about $14,127 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Solana EV XA 6Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Solana EV XA 6PMSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 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 6P or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. 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 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 Solana EV XA 6P lands at about $14,127 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.
Are both the XA 6P and the Strike 2 street legal?
The Venom EV Strike 2 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.