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Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

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

WinnerBintelli Nexus 6 Seater

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • 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 lands about $19,427 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus about $10,523, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-6-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 6 SeaterWinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus
MSRP range$17,995$9,595
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†1—
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†148 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length146.4 in†1114.6 in†2
Width44.4 in†155.8 in†2
Height79.2 in†179.5 in†2
Curb weight—1,058 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†16.3 kW✓†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear†2
Display size—9 in†2
Warranty4 yr†1—
Battery warranty—8 yr†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1No†2
Ground clearance4.5 in†16.8 in✓†2
Turning radius—14.8 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: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner

◆ 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 lands at about $19,427 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $10,523, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Nexus 6 SeaterMSRP (verified)$17,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,129.70
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$19,427

est. $311.42/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 PlusMSRP (verified)$9,595.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$625.70
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$10,523

est. $168.69/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 or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus better?
Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the Nexus 6 Seater and D5 Ranger 4 Plus 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 lands at about $19,427 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $10,523, 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.
Are both the Nexus 6 Seater and the D5 Ranger 4 Plus street legal?
The Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.