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ICON EV i40FX

ICON's forward-facing 4-seater on the newer ICON X platform, positioned as the premium-tech trim: 48V 5 kW AC motor, 51V/105Ah lithium pack, 10.1-inch CarPlay/Android Auto touchscreen, backup camera, front double-wishbone suspension and a dealer-adjustable ICONIC Lift System. It's a factory Low-Speed Vehicle (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered), but note the trim trap: it ships at 19 mph and the 25 mph street-legal LSV setup is a +$895 factory configuration. Dealers list it around $12,395. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $12,395.

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 · ICON-I40FX
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Battery typelithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage51 V2
Seats42
Length120 in1
Width51.2 in1
Height79.2 in1
Curb weight1,270 lb1
Motor power5 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent2
Display size10.1 in2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3
Ground clearance6.7 in1
1 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ Range reality check

~43mi, normalized

Computed from the 5.36 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
$3,099
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$288
MSRP ÷ ~43 mi
Power-to-weight
3.9 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

  • 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 (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered). Ships at 19 mph; the 25 mph street-legal LSV is a +$895 factory configuration — buy the LSV setup. 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 ICON EV i40FX street legal?
Yes. The ICON EV i40FX 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 ICON EV i40FX go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How much does the ICON EV i40FX cost?
$12,395 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the ICON EV i40FX seat?
The ICON EV i40FX seats 4.

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