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 at $13,495 at Golf Carts USA (compare-at $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). Maker's store price range: $13,495 (read Oct 20, 2026).
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 →
$225/mi of range · $3,374/seat vs. the field median $294/mi · $2,896/seat across 144 carts. Priced right in line with the field.
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Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | 50 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†1 |
| Length | 117.5 in†1 |
| Width | 53 in†1 |
| Height | 80 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,420 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent Front†1 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years on the battery (a lifetime battery warranty is sold separately)†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 |
◆ Range reality check
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
- Price ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $225
- Price ÷ ~60 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $1,785
- Price ÷ 7.56 kWh
- Power-to-weight
- 3.5 W/lb
- motor watts ÷ weight
- Warranty
- 2 / 5 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.
- 50-mile max range covers most daily driving.
Trade-offs
- No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.
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 at Edge-EV's own store. 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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