ICON Golf Carts
Loaded street-legal lithium carts at a value price.
ICON overview and history
ICON Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 and quickly became one of the best-selling newcomers by offering street-legal, lithium-powered carts loaded with standard features at a price well below the Big 3. An ICON typically ships with a lithium battery, lights, turn signals, mirrors, seatbelts and a windshield as standard, which makes it road-ready as a low-speed vehicle (LSV) right out of the box. The most common models are the four-seat i40 and the two-seat i20, with larger i60 and lifted variants also available.
ICON competes most directly with Evolution and Bintelli. The carts are assembled using widely used drivetrain components, which keeps prices low, and they have built a large dealer network fast.
Who it is for
ICON is for the buyer who wants a fully equipped, street-legal neighborhood cart without paying premium-brand money. If you plan to drive on public LSV-legal roads and want lithium range plus lights and seatbelts included, ICON delivers a lot of cart per dollar. Long-term owners should confirm local dealer support, since the brand is younger than Club Car or Yamaha.
ICON model lineup
The models below are the ICON platforms we track, with their production years, power options and pricing. New price is the typical original MSRP; used median is the current typical asking price.
| Model | Years | Power | New (MSRP) | Used Median | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i40 | 2019-2024 | Electric | $11,500 | $9,495 | Value → |
| i20 | 2019-2024 | Electric | $9,000 | $7,495 | Value → |
Common ICON problems and fixes
Because ICON carts run lithium packs with a battery management system (BMS), most issues trace back to the pack, a sensor, or the controller rather than the engine and fuel faults you see on gas carts. These step-by-step guides cover the problems ICON owners search for most:
- ICON Golf Cart Won’t Move
- ICON Won’t Turn On (No Power)
- ICON Golf Cart Won’t Charge
- ICON Error Codes: Read & Fix
- ICON Reduced Speed (Limp Mode)
- ICON Lithium Battery & BMS Problems
- ICON Beeping or Blinking
- ICON Slow or Loses Power on Hills
Still stuck? Our free troubleshooter tool walks you from symptom to likely cause, and the repair guides library covers the underlying systems in depth.
ICON maintenance basics
As a lithium-electric cart, an ICON skips the watering and acid maintenance of lead-acid carts. Keep the battery management system (BMS) updated through a dealer when needed, keep connections clean and tight, and follow the standard tire, brake and suspension checks. Because the carts use common electric-drive components, most service is familiar to any cart technician.
Decode your ICON serial and year
ICON serials are usually on a frame plate or under the seat, and the model year is often encoded in the VIN on street-legal units. Our universal what year is my golf cart guide explains how to read them.
ICON resale value snapshot
Used ICON prices below come from aggregated real listings. “Typical low” and “typical high” mark the 25th and 75th percentile asking prices, so most fair deals land between them. For a full year-by-year breakdown with condition and battery adjustments, open any model in the ICON value calculator.
| Model | Typical Low | Median | Typical High | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i40 | $7,119 | $9,495 | $13,995 | 45 |
| i20 | $5,995 | $7,495 | $9,495 | 40 |
ICON parts and fitment notes
ICON uses widely sourced controllers, motors and lithium packs, so many parts cross-reference with other late-model lithium carts. Body panels and trim are ICON-specific and ordered through dealers. Confirm parts and BMS support with a local dealer before buying used.
ICON frequently asked questions
Are ICON golf carts street legal?
Most ICON models are built as low-speed vehicles (LSVs) with lights, turn signals, seatbelts, mirrors and a windshield, which makes them street legal on roads posted at 35 mph or less in most states. Always confirm your state and local rules and that the cart is registered as an LSV.
Are ICON carts reliable?
They use proven, widely available electric-drive components and lithium batteries, so reliability is generally good. The main consideration is the younger dealer and parts network compared with the Big 3, so line up local service before buying.
How much is a used ICON golf cart worth?
Used ICON values depend heavily on model, year and battery health. See our resale snapshot below and the full value calculator for a year-by-year breakdown on the i40 and i20.