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Boca EV Colt vs. Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerClub Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV 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 Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV beats the Boca EV Colt on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • The Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Colt vs. Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-COLT-VS-CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-FORWARD
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVColtClub CarOnward 4 Forward LSVWinner
MSRP range$14,999 – $16,999
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (low)30 mi2
Range (high)50 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V3
Seats4342
Length120 in2
Width49 in2
Height79 in2
Curb weight1,042 lb31,103 lb2
Motor power5 kW3
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes2
Charge time6 hr3
Ground clearance7 in2
Turning radius12 ft2
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: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Coltbase build · FL out-the-door

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

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,999 by trim$14,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.94
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$16,251

est. $260.51/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 08/2026

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 Boca EV Colt or the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV better?
Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV 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 Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Colt and the Onward 4 Forward LSV street legal?
The Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Colt is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.