ICON EV i40 review & price

Is the ICON EV i40 a good golf buggy?

The ICON i40 is the value benchmark for a street-legal four-seat golf cart (road-legal golf buggy with the right approval). It bundles in a 10-inch touchscreen, backup camera, LSV lighting and lithium power at a price that undercuts the premium names.

We score it 8 out of 10. The high points are most features for the money, touchscreen and backup camera standard and fold-flat rear seat for cargo. The trade-offs to weigh up are steel frame can rust in coastal use, smaller dealer network than the big three and lifted i40L costs more.

How much does the ICON EV i40 cost?

In the UK it is around £8,900 to £11,000 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $11,295 to $13,995. Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.

Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.

Performance and drive

The i40 is geared for low-speed road and site use, topping out around 25 mph. Drive comes from a 5 kW AC, 450A controller. Expect a real-world range of 30-40 (est.; 40+ advertised).

Space and practicality

It seats 4 (two forward + rear flip seat). Overall it measures 108 x 49 x 72 in (L x W x H); approx 1,316 lb, so factor that into storage and turning space.

Running costs, charging and batteries

Street-legal in the US as an LSV out of the box, with DOT lighting, seatbelts, mirrors, a windscreen and a backup camera. In the UK it would need L-category approval to use on the road.

Is it road legal?

UK: No as standard (US LSV spec). US: Yes (LSV, 25 mph, full DOT kit). In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.

ICON EV i40 alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against Advanced EV Advent 4, Denago EV Rover XL, Bintelli Beyond. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.