Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted vs. Star EV J Model 4+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 4 Forward Lifted beats the Star EV J Model 4+2 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4+2's 31 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted carries 4 years vs the Star EV J Model 4+2's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted lands about $19,427 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 about $15,717, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted and the Star EV J Model 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted vs. Star EV J Model 4+2
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| BintelliNexus 4 Forward LiftedWinner | Star EVJ Model 4+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $17,995 | $14,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 31 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi✓†1 | 31 mi†2 |
| Battery type | — | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 134 in†2 |
| Width | — | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 82.8 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,345 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | Front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | Independent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1 | McPherson coil spring†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 4 yr✓†1 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 6.5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in✓†1 | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~40 mi |
◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/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
It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted lands at about $19,427 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $311.42/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV J Model 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $251.95/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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted or the Star EV J Model 4+2 better?
- Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Nexus 4 Forward Lifted and J Model 4+2 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted lands at about $19,427 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, 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.