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Teko EV Turbo (2+2) vs. Venom EV Strike 2

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

WinnerTeko EV Turbo (2+2)

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) beats the Venom EV Strike 2 on the better price. 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) lands about $10,947 and the Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) vs. Venom EV Strike 2

COMPARISON · TEKO-TURBO-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Teko EVTurbo (2+2)WinnerVenom EVStrike 2
MSRP range$9,995 – $12,995$12,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah4105 Ah2
System voltage51.2 V352 V2
Seats4122
Length98 in2
Width51 in2
Height76.5 in2
Curb weight960 lb2
Motor power5 kW55 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake5Hydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionFront dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar2
Display size10 in2
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty8 yr48 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Ground clearance6.3 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

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

Save $2,500 vs the Venom EV Strike 2

Winner

Why it won

price$9,995 vs $12,495

◆ 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) lands at about $10,947 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Turbo (2+2) 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) lands at about $10,947 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.