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Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerBintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It wins on the better power 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 6 Seater Lifted beats the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted carries 4 years vs the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted'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 6 Seater Lifted lands about $21,547 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted about $15,001, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-6-LIFTED-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4-LIFTED
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
BintelliNexus 6 Seater LiftedWinnerStar EVJ Model 4 Lifted
MSRP range$19,995$13,820
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†130 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi†140 mi†2
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†148 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length146.4 in†1127 in†2
Width44.4 in†149 in†2
Height82.8 in†181 in†2
Curb weight—1,278 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†14 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1McPherson coil spring front†2
Warranty4 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)—6.5 yr†3
Battery full-replacement coverage—3.5 yr†3
Battery warranty terms—6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4.5 in†16 in✓†2
Turning radius—16 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.

†1 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted

It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

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 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $21,547 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted at about $15,001, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater LiftedMSRP (verified)$19,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,249.70
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$21,547

est. $345.41/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV J Model 4 Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

Star EV J Model 4 LiftedMSRP (verified)$13,820.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$879.20
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$15,001

est. $240.48/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 6 Seater Lifted or the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted better?
Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Nexus 6 Seater Lifted and J Model 4 Lifted 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 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $21,547 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted at about $15,001, 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.