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Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Star EV Capella 2+2

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 wins on the better 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward carries 4 years vs the Star EV Capella 2+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 lands about $18,367 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward and the Star EV Capella 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Star EV Capella 2+2

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-4-FORWARD-VS-STAR-EV-CAPELLA-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 4 ForwardWinnerStar EVCapella 2+2
MSRP range$16,995$11,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†1—
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—80 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length112.8 in†1124 in†2
Width44.4 in†148.6 in†2
Height82.8 in†179.3 in†2
Curb weight—1,233 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†14 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1Independent front suspension†2
Warranty4 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty—6.5 yr†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†3
Ground clearance4.5 in†14.8 in✓†2
Turning radius—10.2 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed—~31 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: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward

It wins on the better power and warranty.

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty4-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $12,537, 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.

Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Capella 2+2MSRP (verified)$11,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$739.70
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$12,537

est. $200.97/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 Star EV Capella 2+2 better?
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty.
What do the Nexus 4 Forward and Capella 2+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 lands at about $18,367 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $12,537, 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.