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Atlas MAX

The Atlas MAX is the six-passenger version of the Atlas platform (4+2, with fold-down rear seats over a utility bed) — a step up from the 4-seat Atlas ONE. It runs a 5 kW Nidec AC motor (400A controller) and lithium pack for up to 60 miles, with 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, coil-over suspension, and a 12.5-inch HD touchscreen. Atlas is a vPIC-registered Low-Speed Vehicle maker; note every Atlas ships factory-preset at ≤20 mph and the dealer sets the 25 mph street-legal LSV configuration, so confirm the Street trim. MSRP starts at $17,499 (live dealer listings run lower). Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $17,499.

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

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ATLAS (Vexas Corp) as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Trim trap: every Atlas ships pre-set ≤20 mph; the dealer sets the 25 mph street-legal LSV configuration — confirm the Street trim.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/01/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Fair — market price

$2,917/seat vs. the field median $273/mi · $2,917/seat across 79 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 · ATLAS-MAX
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Battery typelithium1
Seats61
Motor power5 kW1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake1
Display size12.5 in1
Warranty3 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2
1 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20262 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$2,917
MSRP ÷ seats
Warranty
3 / 10 yr
vehicle / battery

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. Cost per kWh is what the price actually buys you in battery — the single figure that separates a cheap cart from an under-batteried one, and almost nobody publishes it. Pack energy is the maker's published kWh where they give one, otherwise volts × amp-hours.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
  • 10-year battery warranty is among the longest in the field.
  • Seats 6.

Trade-offs

  • Manufacturer hasn't published a range figure — we left it blank rather than guess.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ATLAS (Vexas Corp) as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Trim trap: every Atlas ships pre-set ≤20 mph; the dealer sets the 25 mph street-legal LSV configuration — confirm the Street trim. The DOT equipment and VIN come from the factory, so there is no aftermarket conversion to do. Confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy: titling it as an LSV depends on that 20-25 mph rating, and we only publish a top speed when the maker does.

Frequently asked

Is the Atlas MAX street legal?
Yes. The Atlas MAX 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 much does the Atlas MAX cost?
$17,499 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Atlas MAX seat?
The Atlas MAX seats 6.

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