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ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted

The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted is a street-legal 6-passenger cart with a 5 kW AC motor, lithium pack, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and up to 25 mph / up to 35 mile range; its LSV credentials come from DOT tires, 3-point DOT seat belts, and a lighted plate bracket. ActivEV does not publish an MSRP (a dealer starting price is $13,295), battery voltage/Ah/kWh, motor hp, curb weight, charge time, or warranty terms. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $13,295.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/30/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Fair — market price

$380/mi of range · $2,216/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 carts. Priced right in line with the field.

Your pick if

you want a proven factory-LSV in the premium class without paying up for the belt.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · ACTIVEV-PULSE-6-LIFTED
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)35 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Seats61
Length144 in1
Width48 in1
Height79.2 in1
Motor power5 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic1
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock1
Display size10.1 in1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2
Ground clearance10.3 in1
Turning radius21 ft1
1 SOURCE: activegolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$2,216
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$380
MSRP ÷ ~35 mi

Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
  • Seats 6.

Trade-offs

  • No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.

Frequently asked

Is the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted street legal?
Yes. The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
How fast does the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted go on a charge?
Up to 35 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted cost?
$13,295 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted seat?
The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted seats 6.

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