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Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Sierra LSV AX4

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

WinnerBintelli Nexus 4 Forward

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 beats the Sierra LSV AX4 on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward and the Sierra LSV AX4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Sierra LSV AX4

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-4-FORWARD-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX4
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 4 ForwardWinnerSierra LSVAX4
MSRP range$16,995—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†135 mi✓†2
Range (high)40 mi†140 mi†2
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—125 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length112.8 in†1116 in†2
Width44.4 in†149.5 in†2
Height82.8 in†180.3 in†2
Curb weight—1,036 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1—
Warranty4 yr†1—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4.5 in†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~48 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: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

Sierra LSV AX4base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX4— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 Sierra LSV AX4 better?
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.