Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. Boca EV Colt
Boca EV Colt takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. Boca EV Colt
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Backyard Escapism4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV | Boca EVColt | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,499 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 80 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,042 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | 10.1 in†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†3 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~40 mi |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.
◆ The verdict
Boca EV Colt takes it.
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and 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.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
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.
Boca EV Coltbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Boca EV Colt— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 Boca EV Colt better?
- Boca EV Colt takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and 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.
- Are both the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV and the Colt street legal?
- The Boca EV Colt 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.