Brand Comparison

E-Z-GOvsICON EV

Complete comparison of two popular golf cart brands. Which is right for you?

Overall Winner: E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO wins for buyers who prioritize 70 years of proven Big 3 reliability, Samsung SDI lithium technology, and extensive dealer support. ICON wins for buyers who want the longest battery warranty (10 years), more standard features, and lower prices. Similar pricing makes this a choice between established reputation vs. features and warranty length.

Quick Comparison

Key differences at a glance

E-Z-GOWINNER

ICON EV

Price Range

$8,374 - $15,799

$8,995 - $16,995

Frame Material

Steel

Steel (powder-coated)

Warranty

2 years

3 years

Category-by-Category Breakdown

Detailed comparison across all important factors

Category	E-Z-GO	ICON EV	Winner
Brand Reputation & Track Record	10/10 70+ years in business. One of the Big 3. Backed by Textron (Fortune 500). Proven reliability over decades.	6/10 Founded 2017. Growing reputation as value leader. Building track record but less proven.	E-Z-GO
Battery Technology	9/10 ELiTE Lithium with Samsung SDI batteries. Industry-leading cell technology from a proven partner.	8/10 Quality lithium batteries with ECO Lithium option. Good technology but less proven supplier.	E-Z-GO
Battery Warranty	8/10 8-year ELiTE Lithium warranty. Excellent coverage for premium batteries.	10/10 10-year ECO Lithium warranty, the longest in the entire industry.	ICON EV
Vehicle Warranty	6/10 2-year limited vehicle warranty. Standard for Big 3 brands.	7/10 3-year vehicle warranty. Longer than E-Z-GO's standard coverage.	ICON EV
Price & Entry Point	9/10 Most affordable Big 3 brand starting at $8,374 for the Valor.	8/10 Competitive starting at $8,995. Slightly higher entry than E-Z-GO.	E-Z-GO
Features & Technology	7/10 IntelliBrake automatic parking, USB connectivity, optional infotainment. Solid but often upgrades.	9/10 7-inch digital display, Bluetooth audio, USB charging, LED lighting all standard. Street-legal ready.	ICON EV
Dealer Network & Parts	9/10 Extensive nationwide network backed by Textron. Excellent parts availability and aftermarket support.	7/10 Growing dealer network, strong in Florida and Texas. Still expanding coverage.	E-Z-GO
Street-Legal Options	7/10 LSV models available but often require specific configurations or upgrades.	9/10 All models come street-legal ready with 25 mph capability and required safety equipment.	ICON EV

Brand Reputation & Track Record

E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO10/10

70+ years in business. One of the Big 3. Backed by Textron (Fortune 500). Proven reliability over decades.

ICON EV6/10

Founded 2017. Growing reputation as value leader. Building track record but less proven.

Battery Technology

E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO9/10

ELiTE Lithium with Samsung SDI batteries. Industry-leading cell technology from a proven partner.

ICON EV8/10

Quality lithium batteries with ECO Lithium option. Good technology but less proven supplier.

Battery Warranty

ICON EV

E-Z-GO8/10

8-year ELiTE Lithium warranty. Excellent coverage for premium batteries.

ICON EV10/10

10-year ECO Lithium warranty, the longest in the entire industry.

Vehicle Warranty

ICON EV

E-Z-GO6/10

2-year limited vehicle warranty. Standard for Big 3 brands.

ICON EV7/10

3-year vehicle warranty. Longer than E-Z-GO's standard coverage.

Price & Entry Point

E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO9/10

Most affordable Big 3 brand starting at $8,374 for the Valor.

ICON EV8/10

Competitive starting at $8,995. Slightly higher entry than E-Z-GO.

Features & Technology

ICON EV

E-Z-GO7/10

IntelliBrake automatic parking, USB connectivity, optional infotainment. Solid but often upgrades.

ICON EV9/10

7-inch digital display, Bluetooth audio, USB charging, LED lighting all standard. Street-legal ready.

Dealer Network & Parts

E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO9/10

Extensive nationwide network backed by Textron. Excellent parts availability and aftermarket support.

ICON EV7/10

Growing dealer network, strong in Florida and Texas. Still expanding coverage.

Street-Legal Options

ICON EV

E-Z-GO7/10

LSV models available but often require specific configurations or upgrades.

ICON EV9/10

All models come street-legal ready with 25 mph capability and required safety equipment.

Popular Model Comparisons

Head-to-head matchups of similar models

E-Z-GO Valor

$8,374

ICON i40

$8,995

Seating2-4 passengers

Seating4 passengers

Top Speed19 mph

Top Speed25 mph

Key FeaturesIntelliBrake, LED headlights

Key FeaturesDigital display, Bluetooth, street-legal

E-Z-GO is $621 cheaper; ICON has more features, faster speed, and is street-legal ready.

E-Z-GO Liberty

$12,699

ICON i40L (Lifted)

$10,995

Seating4 passengers

Battery8-year Samsung SDI lithium

Battery10-year lithium

Key Features-

Key FeaturesLifted suspension, off-road capable

ICON is $1,700 cheaper with longer battery warranty and lifted suspension; E-Z-GO has Samsung SDI cells.

E-Z-GO Express S4

$11,369

ICON i60

$11,995

Seating4 passengers

Seating6 passengers

Top Speed19 mph

Top Speed25 mph

Battery-

Battery10-year warranty

Key FeaturesAC drive system, premium seats

Key Features-

Similar pricing. E-Z-GO has Big 3 reliability; ICON has 2 more seats and longer battery warranty.

Which Should You Buy?

Recommendations based on your priorities

ICON EV

Best for: Best lithium warranty & variety

Choose if you...

1Battery warranty length is priority (10 years)
2You want more standard features included
3Street-legal ready out of the box matters
4Model variety and lifted options are important
5You prefer a longer vehicle warranty (3 vs 2 years)

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E-Z-GO

Best for: Budget & lithium technology

RECOMMENDED

Choose if you...

1Proven Big 3 reliability matters to you
2You want Samsung SDI lithium battery technology
3Extensive dealer/service network is important
4Parts availability and aftermarket support matter
5You prefer the lowest entry price ($8,374)

View E-Z-GO models

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E-Z-GO vs ICON EV FAQs

Common questions about these two brands

Is E-Z-GO more reliable than ICON?

E-Z-GO has a 70-year track record and is backed by Textron. ICON is newer (founded 2017) but has built a good reputation. E-Z-GO is the safer bet for proven reliability, though ICON's longer warranties show confidence in their products.

Which has better battery technology?

E-Z-GO uses Samsung SDI cells in their ELiTE Lithium batteries, a proven technology partner. ICON offers quality lithium with longer warranty (10 years vs 8). E-Z-GO wins on cell technology; ICON wins on warranty length.

Which is the better value?

E-Z-GO has the lower entry price ($8,374 vs $8,995). ICON includes more standard features and longer warranties. For pure entry price, E-Z-GO wins. For features-per-dollar, ICON wins.

Which is easier to service?

E-Z-GO is easier to service due to its extensive nationwide dealer network and excellent parts availability. ICON's network is growing but E-Z-GO currently has a significant advantage in service accessibility.

Which is better for street-legal use?

ICON has an advantage as all models come street-legal ready with 25 mph capability. E-Z-GO offers LSV options but may require specific configurations. For easy street-legal compliance, ICON is simpler.

Which brand has better warranty overall?

Mixed. ICON has longer vehicle warranty (3 vs 2 years) and longer battery warranty (10 vs 8 years). E-Z-GO has better battery technology (Samsung SDI). For pure warranty length, ICON wins. For technology backing, E-Z-GO wins.

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