Solana EV XA 4P vs. V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P 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 V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better warranty and battery warranty term.
- Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4's 35 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 carries 5 years vs the Solana EV XA 4P's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Solana EV XA 4P lands about $12,537 and the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 about $15,187, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Solana EV XA 4P vs. V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Solana EVXA 4P | V-CartsLifted Cruiser 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,495 – $12,495dealer price | $13,995MSRP |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†3 | 35 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 108 Ah✓†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 5.4 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 72 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 115.8 in†3 | 116 in†2 |
| Width | — | 54 in†2 |
| Height | 78.7 in†3 | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,125 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 7.5 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Front hydraulic disc; rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3 | Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | 11 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†3 | 6 yr✓†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 4 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in†3 | — |
| Turning radius | 15.4 ft†3 | 11 ft✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 mi✓ | ~43 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 wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Why it won
◆ 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 at about $15,187, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.45/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 Solana EV XA 4P or the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 better?
- V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 takes it. It wins on the better warranty and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the XA 4P and Lifted Cruiser 4 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 at about $15,187, 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 XA 4P and the Lifted Cruiser 4 street legal?
- The V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.