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Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerEdge-EV Vortex V4

Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Edge-EV Vortex V4 beats the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward on the better range and price.
  • Range: the Edge-EV Vortex V4 goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward carries 4 years vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4'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 lands about $18,367 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-4-FORWARD-VS-EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 4 ForwardEdge-EVVortex V4Winner
MSRP range$16,995$13,495 – $14,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†150 mi✓†2
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†172 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length112.8 in†1117.5 in†2
Width44.4 in†153 in†2
Height82.8 in†180 in†2
Curb weight—1,420 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Front hydraulic disc†3
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1Independent Front†2
Warranty4 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty—5 yr†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†4
Ground clearance4.5 in†17 in✓†2
Range, normalized◆ computed—~60 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.

†1 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†4 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Vortex V4

It wins on the better range and price.

Save $3,500 vs the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward

Winner

Why it won

range50 mi vs 40 miprice$13,495 vs $16,995

◆ 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 lands at about $18,367 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forwardbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Nexus 4 ForwardMSRP (verified)$16,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,069.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$18,367

est. $294.43/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$14,657

est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

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 or the Edge-EV Vortex V4 better?
Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price.
What do the Nexus 4 Forward and Vortex V4 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 lands at about $18,367 and the Edge-EV Vortex V4 at about $14,657, 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.