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EPIC Carts E40FX

The EPIC E40FX is the forward-facing four-seater flagship of EPIC's FX line — Golf Channel's 2025 "Best New Golf Cart." It runs a 6.3 kW AC motor (450A controller) and a 51.2V / 105Ah lithium pack, rated about 43 miles, with four-wheel disc brakes, a factory lift, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. EPIC is an NHTSA-registered Low-Speed Vehicle maker; the E40FX ships a Sport (25 mph LSV) / Drive (19 mph) mode pair and carries an NHTSA pedestrian-alert generator. Dealer pricing runs about $12,000–$13,995. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $12,000–$13,995.

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

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

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

Deal score · Fair — market price

$279/mi of range · $3,000/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,870/seat across 75 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 · EPIC-E40FX
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)43 mi1
Battery typelithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage51.2 V2
Seats42
Length119 in2
Width56 in2
Curb weight1,215 lb2
Motor power6.3 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel disc3
Display size10.1 in2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4
Ground clearance6.5 in2
1 SOURCE: nevadagolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: icongolfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ Range reality check

~43mi, normalized
Maker claims 43 mi

Computed from the 5.38 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
$3,000
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$279
MSRP ÷ ~43 mi
Power-to-weight
5.2 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight

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.

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

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed. 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 EPIC Carts E40FX street legal?
Yes. The EPIC Carts E40FX 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 EPIC Carts E40FX go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the EPIC Carts E40FX go on a charge?
Up to 43 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the EPIC Carts E40FX cost?
$12,000–$13,995 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the EPIC Carts E40FX seat?
The EPIC Carts E40FX seats 4.

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