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ICON EV i40L

ICON's 4-seat lifted cart with a 51V/105Ah lithium battery and 10-inch touchscreen standard on the 2025 model, and dealers quoting 25 mph and 25–30 miles per charge. It is a genuine factory Low-Speed Vehicle: NHTSA's manufacturer registry lists ICON EV's i40 as an LSV, and ICON's FAQ calls its LSVs FMVSS 500-compliant with a 17-digit VIN. One caveat — ICON's 2023 spec sheet lists the DOT windshield as an option. Dealer pricing observed $9,500–$11,495. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $9,500–$11,495.

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 · 07/15/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Strong value

$221/mi of range · $2,375/seat vs. the field median $273/mi · $2,917/seat across 79 carts. A lot of cart for the money — priced below the field on range and seats.

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-I40L
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)25 mi1
Range (high)30 mi1
Battery typelithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage51 V2
Seats43
Length113 in3
Width53 in3
Height82 in3
Curb weight1,300 lb3
Motor power5 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionMacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear3
Display size10.1 in2
Warranty3 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5
1 SOURCE: 303cartbarn.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ Range reality check

~43mi, normalized
Maker claims 25–30 mi

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
$2,375
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$221
MSRP ÷ ~43 mi
Cost per kWh
$1,772
MSRP ÷ 5.36 kWh
Power-to-weight
3.8 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight
Warranty
3 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.

Trade-offs

  • Shortest range in the division's factory-LSV field — 30 miles.

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 ICON EV i40L street legal?
Yes. The ICON EV i40L 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 i40L go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the ICON EV i40L go on a charge?
Up to 30 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the ICON EV i40L cost?
$9,500–$11,495 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 i40L seat?
The ICON EV i40L seats 4.

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