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Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

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

WinnerKandi America Kruiser 4Pro

Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro takes it. It wins on the better price and power. 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 Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro beats the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) goes up to 55 mi per charge vs the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro's 40 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands about $15,509 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro about $10,951, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

COMPARISON · CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-HP-LITHIUM-VS-KANDI-KRUISER-4PRO
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)Kandi AmericaKruiser 4ProWinner
MSRP range$14,299$9,999
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)30 mi1
Range (high)55 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah2
System voltage48 V2
Seats4142
Length108 in1120 in2
Width48.8 in152.5 in2
Height76 in177 in2
Curb weight954 lb11,296 lb2
Motor power3.5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)4.7 hp1
BrakesFront hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake1Front hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum2
SuspensionIndependent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear1Front independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle2
Display size10 in2
Warranty1 yr2
Battery warranty6 yr33 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes4
Charge time6.5 hr2
Ground clearance7 in2
Towing capacity1,100 lb2
Range, normalized◆ computed~58 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: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: storage.clubcar.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

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

Save $4,300 vs the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)

Winner

Why it won

price$9,999 vs $14,299power5 kW vs 3.5 kW

◆ 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro at about $10,951, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)MSRP (verified)$14,299.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$907.94
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$15,509

est. $248.62/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Kandi America Kruiser 4Probase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser 4ProMSRP (verified)$9,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.94
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$10,951

est. $175.55/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 07/2026

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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro better?
Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and Kruiser 4Pro 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro at about $10,951, 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.