Costa Carts 400LF vs. Solana EV XA 6P
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Costa Carts 400LF 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 XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Costa Carts 400LF beats the Solana EV XA 6P on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Costa Carts 400LF lands about $21,022 and the Solana EV XA 6P about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Costa Carts 400LF is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Costa Carts 400LF vs. Solana EV XA 6P
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Costa Carts400LFWinner | Solana EVXA 6P | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer price range | $19,500 | $12,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 230 Ah✓†1 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 64 V†1 | 72 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 6✓†4 |
| Length | 125 in†1 | 142.9 in†4 |
| Width | 50.5 in†1 | — |
| Height | 81 in†1 | 78.7 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,356 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | — | 7.5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent, 2.5" lift†5 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 |
| Display size | 13 in✓†5 | 10.1 in†4 |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | No†2 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in†4 |
| Turning radius | — | 18 ft†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~118 mi✓ | ~60 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.
◆ The verdict
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Costa Carts 400LF lands at about $21,022 and the Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Costa Carts 400LFbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $336.99/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Solana EV XA 6Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 Costa Carts 400LF or the Solana EV XA 6P better?
- Costa Carts 400LF 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 XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the 400LF and XA 6P 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 Costa Carts 400LF lands at about $21,022 and the Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.
- Are both the 400LF and the XA 6P street legal?
- The Costa Carts 400LF is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 6P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.