ICON EVi40vsYamahaDrive2 PTV
Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?
Overall Winner: ICON EV i40
ICON i40 wins for buyers wanting more seats, faster speed, and loaded technology at a moderate price premium. Yamaha Drive2 PTV wins for buyers who value Big 3 reliability, the quietest gas engine available, and a lower starting price. The i40 offers more cart for the money, but Yamaha's proven track record and 4-year warranty are hard to beat.
Quick Comparison
Key differences at a glance
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Detailed comparison across all important factors
| Category | ICON EV i40 | Yamaha Drive2 PTV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating & Capacity | 10/10 4-passenger seating with rear flip-down seat that converts to cargo space. Room for the whole family. | 6/10 2-passenger seating only. Compact and efficient but no rear passenger option without aftermarket additions. | ICON EV i40 |
| Technology & Features | 10/10 10.1-inch multimedia touchscreen, backup camera, Bluetooth, carbon fiber dash, full LED lighting package standard. | 5/10 Basic dashboard with optional LED headlights and USB connections. Minimal tech in base package. | ICON EV i40 |
| Speed & Street Legality | 9/10 25 mph top speed standard. Street-legal ready out of the box in most jurisdictions. | 7/10 19 mph standard, 25 mph available with street-legal package upgrade. QuieTech gas version available. | ICON EV i40 |
| Warranty Coverage | 9/10 3-year vehicle warranty plus industry-leading 10-year ECO Lithium battery warranty. | 9/10 4-year limited warranty - the longest vehicle warranty among major brands. | Tie |
| Braking System | 9/10 Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake system. Premium stopping power. | 6/10 Standard drum braking system. Reliable but not as responsive as disc brakes. | ICON EV i40 |
| Price & Value | 7/10 Starts at $12,999 with lithium and full tech package. More features but higher price. | 9/10 Starts at $10,161. Lower entry price with gas option for budget-conscious buyers. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Reliability & Track Record | 7/10 Growing brand with strong reviews. Newer to market with less long-term track record. | 10/10 Decades of proven reliability. Yamaha is a Big 3 brand trusted by golf courses and communities worldwide. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Comfort & Ride | 7/10 Comfortable seats with MacPherson-style front suspension. Smooth ride quality. | 9/10 Industry-leading contoured seats. QuieTech gas engine is whisper-quiet at 60.5 dB. Exceptional ride comfort. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
Seating & Capacity
ICON EV i404-passenger seating with rear flip-down seat that converts to cargo space. Room for the whole family.
2-passenger seating only. Compact and efficient but no rear passenger option without aftermarket additions.
Technology & Features
ICON EV i4010.1-inch multimedia touchscreen, backup camera, Bluetooth, carbon fiber dash, full LED lighting package standard.
Basic dashboard with optional LED headlights and USB connections. Minimal tech in base package.
Speed & Street Legality
ICON EV i4025 mph top speed standard. Street-legal ready out of the box in most jurisdictions.
19 mph standard, 25 mph available with street-legal package upgrade. QuieTech gas version available.
Warranty Coverage
Tie3-year vehicle warranty plus industry-leading 10-year ECO Lithium battery warranty.
4-year limited warranty - the longest vehicle warranty among major brands.
Braking System
ICON EV i40Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake system. Premium stopping power.
Standard drum braking system. Reliable but not as responsive as disc brakes.
Price & Value
Yamaha Drive2 PTVStarts at $12,999 with lithium and full tech package. More features but higher price.
Starts at $10,161. Lower entry price with gas option for budget-conscious buyers.
Reliability & Track Record
Yamaha Drive2 PTVGrowing brand with strong reviews. Newer to market with less long-term track record.
Decades of proven reliability. Yamaha is a Big 3 brand trusted by golf courses and communities worldwide.
Comfort & Ride
Yamaha Drive2 PTVComfortable seats with MacPherson-style front suspension. Smooth ride quality.
Industry-leading contoured seats. QuieTech gas engine is whisper-quiet at 60.5 dB. Exceptional ride comfort.
Which Should You Buy?
Recommendations based on your priorities
i40
Choose if you...
- 1You need seating for 4 passengers
- 2Technology and features are a top priority
- 3You want 25 mph street-legal speed standard
- 4Four-wheel disc brakes are important to you
- 5You want a 10-year battery warranty
Drive2 PTV
Choose if you...
- 1Proven Big 3 reliability matters most
- 2You want the quietest gas engine available
- 3Lower starting price is a priority
- 4Seating comfort is very important to you
- 5You prefer a 4-year vehicle warranty
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