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ICON EV i40X

The ICON i40X is the standard 4-passenger car on ICON's current ICON X platform, sharing its drivetrain with our i40FX: a 48V 5 kW three-phase motor, a 450A controller and a 51V/105Ah ECO lithium pack, with four-wheel disc brakes, an electromagnetic parking brake, front double-wishbone independent suspension and the dealer-adjustable ICONIC Lift System. It ships road-ready — full LED lighting with turn signals, four 3-point belts, a back-up camera and a foldable DOT-certified windshield — behind a 10.1-inch CarPlay/Android Auto touchscreen. ICON publishes no top speed, range, dimensions, curb weight or MSRP for the X-series, so this entry carries none of them. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified).

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

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Factory-certified LSV (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered). ICON publishes no top speed for the X-series; its i40FX sibling ships 19 mph with the 25 mph LSV setup as a factory configuration, so confirm the 25 mph LSV config with the dealer before buying.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/25/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

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Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · ICON-I40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage51 V1
Seats41
Motor power5 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake1
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)1
Display size10.1 in1
Warranty3 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3
1 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ 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

Pack energy
5.36 kWh
volts × amp-hours
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

  • 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). ICON publishes no top speed for the X-series; its i40FX sibling ships 19 mph with the 25 mph LSV setup as a factory configuration, so confirm the 25 mph LSV config with the dealer before buying. The DOT equipment and VIN come from the factory, so there is no aftermarket conversion to do. Confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy: titling it as an LSV depends on that 20-25 mph rating, and we only publish a top speed when the maker does.

Frequently asked

Is the ICON EV i40X street legal?
Yes. The ICON EV i40X 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 many people does the ICON EV i40X seat?
The ICON EV i40X seats 4.

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