Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted beats the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted's 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted carries 4 years vs the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV lands about $13,601 and the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted about $21,547, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| Backyard Escapism4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV | BintelliNexus 6 Seater LiftedWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,499 | $19,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi✓†1 | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 80 mi✓†1 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 72 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 129 in†1 | 146.4 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 44.4 in†2 |
| Height | 83 in†1 | 82.8 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,250 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four wheel hydraulic disc brakes†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front Macpherson independent and rear plate spring + vibration absorber†1 | Independent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 4 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.5 in†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV lands at about $13,601 and the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted at about $21,547, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSVbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $218.03/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $345.41/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
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Frequently asked
- Is the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV or the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted better?
- Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV and Nexus 6 Seater Lifted cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV lands at about $13,601 and the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted at about $21,547, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.
- Are both the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV and the Nexus 6 Seater Lifted street legal?
- The Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.