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Edge-EV Vortex V4

The Edge Vortex V4 is the 4-seat flagship of Edge-EV, the house brand of the Golf Carts USA retailer (assembled in Myrtle Beach, SC). It runs a 105Ah lithium pack and a 5 kW AC motor, tops out at 25 mph, and lists around $13,495–$14,495. NHTSA's vPIC registry lists EDGE-EV as a Low-Speed Vehicle make — but a caveat worth knowing: the cart's own owner's manual reads as a generic golf-cart manual with no VIN or FMVSS-500 language, and the brand and the store are the same company. Confirm the LSV title and VIN with the seller before you rely on street-legal status. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $13,495–$14,495.

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

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

NHTSA vPIC lists EDGE-EV as a Low Speed Vehicle make and the V4 sells at 25 mph street-legal-ready. Caveat: the cart's own owner's manual reads as a generic golf-cart manual with no VIN/FMVSS-500 language, and brand and retailer are one company — confirm the LSV title and VIN with the seller.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/18/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Fair — market price

$225/mi of range · $3,374/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 · EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)50 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage72 V1
Seats41
Length117.5 in1
Width53 in1
Height80 in1
Curb weight1,420 lb1
Motor power5 kW1
BrakesFront hydraulic disc2
Warranty2 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3
Ground clearance7 in1
1 SOURCE: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ Range reality check

~60mi, normalized
Maker claims 50 mi

Computed from the 7.56 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
$3,374
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$225
MSRP ÷ ~60 mi
Cost per kWh
$1,785
MSRP ÷ 7.56 kWh
Power-to-weight
3.5 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight
Warranty
2 yr
vehicle

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.
  • 50-mile max range covers most daily driving.

Trade-offs

  • Shorter warranty than the class leaders — 2 years.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

NHTSA vPIC lists EDGE-EV as a Low Speed Vehicle make and the V4 sells at 25 mph street-legal-ready. Caveat: the cart's own owner's manual reads as a generic golf-cart manual with no VIN/FMVSS-500 language, and brand and retailer are one company — confirm the LSV title and VIN with the seller. The DOT equipment, VIN, and 25 mph rating come from the factory, so you can title and register it without any aftermarket conversion.

Frequently asked

Is the Edge-EV Vortex V4 street legal?
Yes. The Edge-EV Vortex V4 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Edge-EV Vortex V4 go on a charge?
Up to 50 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Edge-EV Vortex V4 cost?
$13,495–$14,495 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Edge-EV Vortex V4 seat?
The Edge-EV Vortex V4 seats 4.

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