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Venom EV Strike 4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen F4

Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 beats the Venom EV Strike 4 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 Venom EV Strike 4 lands about $14,131 and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Venom EV Strike 4 and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Venom EV Strike 4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

COMPARISON · VENOM-STRIKE-4-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-F4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Venom EVStrike 4Verdi MotorAspen F4Winner
MSRP range$12,999$11,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)65 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity100 Ah1150 Ah2
System voltage52 V151.7 V2
Seats4143
Length119 in1118 in2
Width51 in153 in2
Height76.5 in180 in2
Curb weight1,160 lb4
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
BrakesHydraulic 4-wheel disc1Four-wheel hydraulic disc with electric parking brake (Smart Auto-Hold)5
SuspensionIndependent front; heavy-duty rear leaf springs2
Display size10 in111 in2
Warranty3 yr5
Battery warranty8 yr15 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Ground clearance6.3 in17.8 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~42 mi~62 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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: centralclassiccars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

Save $1,004 vs the Venom EV Strike 4

Winner

Why it won

price$11,995 vs $12,999

◆ 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 Venom EV Strike 4 lands at about $14,131 and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 4MSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Verdi Motor Aspen F4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen F4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 Venom EV Strike 4 or the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Strike 4 and Aspen F4 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 Venom EV Strike 4 lands at about $14,131 and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.