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Denago EV CITY

The Denago EV CITY is the brand's street-legal 6-passenger urban LSV, with a 5 kW continuous / 6.3 kW peak AC motor, a 51.2V 205Ah LiFePO4 pack, a 40+ mile range, a 5-hour charge, four-wheel disc brakes, and independent front and rear suspension, backed by a lifetime aluminum-chassis, 8-year battery, and 2-year parts warranty. Top speed (25 mph) and price ($16,500) are dealer-sourced; Denago omits both plus dimensions and weight. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $16,500.

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 · Good value

$196/mi of range · $2,750/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 carts. Priced a notch below the field for what you get.

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 · DENAGO-CITY
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity205 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V1
Seats61
Motor power6.3 kW1
Brakes4-wheel disc1
SuspensionIndependent front and rear1
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty8 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1
Charge time5 hr1
1 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ Range reality check

~84mi, normalized
Maker claims 40 mi

Computed from the 10.5 kWh pack (system voltage × amp-hours) at a standard 0.125 kWh per mile — the same efficiency on every model, so ranges compare apples-to-apples. Real-world range varies with load, terrain, speed, and battery age.

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$2,750
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$196
MSRP ÷ ~84 mi
Warranty
2 / 8 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.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

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

Trade-offs

  • Shorter warranty than the class leaders — 2 years.

Frequently asked

Is the Denago EV CITY street legal?
Yes. The Denago EV CITY 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 Denago EV CITY go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Denago EV CITY go on a charge?
Up to 40 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Denago EV CITY cost?
$16,500 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Denago EV CITY seat?
The Denago EV CITY seats 6.

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