Atlas MAX
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 5, 2026
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. Atlas no longer lists the MAX (its lineup is now the four-seat PRO and ONE, so there is no six-seat successor); the price is a Florida dealer's for a new 2026 MAX with the 173Ah pack, $17,499 regular and $16,999 on sale. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). Dealer price range: $16,999–$17,499 (read Nov 5, 2026).
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 · 11/03/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
The maker no longer lists the Atlas MAX in its current lineup, but Florida dealers still list new units, so it stays in our comparisons. It leaves the catalog one year after dealers stop selling it.
Maker lineup checked 09/25/2026 · source · Dealer stock checked 11/05/2026
$2,833/seat vs. the field median $298/mi · $2,792/seat across 144 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
LAST VERIFIED 11/05/2026
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 173 Ah†2 |
| Seats | 6†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake†1 |
| Display size | 12.5 in†1 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 |
◆ Value scorecard
- Cost per seat
- $2,833
- Price ÷ seats
- Warranty
- 3 / 10 yr
- vehicle / battery
Our figures, from verified specs + the cart's sourced price — 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?
- $16,999–$17,499, a dealer's asking price — Atlas publishes no 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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