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Which of these are actually FMVSS 500 LSVs?

Of the 191 street-legal golf carts we track, 177 are factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicles — the maker is registered with the NHTSA vPIC registry as an LSV. The other 14reach street-legal use only by a dealer package or the seller's own attestation. We grade every model below against the federal record — not the brand's marketing.

◆ What FMVSS 500 means

A Low-Speed Vehicle is a federal vehicle class under FMVSS 500 (49 CFR 571.500): 20–25 mph top speed, with headlights, tail/brake lights, turn signals, a windshield, mirrors, a parking brake, DOT tires, seat belts, and a 17-digit VIN. That VIN is the tell — it's what lets a cart be titled, registered, and insured. A golf cart or PTV without factory FMVSS 500 certification is not an LSV, no matter what equipment a dealer bolts on.

Factory-certified LSVs (177)

Verified in the NHTSA vPIC registry as Low-Speed Vehicles. Note where a model ships pre-set below 25 mph — the LSV setup may be a dealer configuration or paid package.

ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/18/2026

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Advanced EV Advent 2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Advanced EV Advent 4

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Advanced EV Advent 4L

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Advanced EV Advent 6

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Advanced EV Advent 6L

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Advanced EV Horizon 4

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Alset LR EV2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Alset LR EV4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Alset LR EV4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Alset LR EV4L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Alset LR EV6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Alset LR EV6L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Caveat: this 72V dual-motor all-wheel-drive flagship is announced but not broadly shipping, and Aries publishes no top speed for it, so we don't state the 25 mph LSV figure the other Aries models carry — confirm the street-legal LSV configuration and VIN/title with the dealer before road use.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Atlas MAX

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ATLAS (Vexas Corp) as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Trim trap: every Atlas ships pre-set ≤20 mph; the dealer sets the 25 mph street-legal LSV configuration — confirm the Street trim.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Atlas ONE (4F Street)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ATLAS (Vexas Corp) as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Trim trap: every Atlas ships pre-set to 19.3 mph; the 25 mph street-legal LSV comes with the 4F Street configuration (DOT windshield, VIN) — buy the Street trim.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/18/2026

Atlas PRO

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: the PRO ships at 19.3 mph and the 25 mph FMVSS 500 LSV build is a $750 factory option (maker configurator; sold in FL, GA, ID, NC, NV, OH and SC). Order the LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/14/2026

Bintelli Beyond 6 Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Bintelli Nexus 6 Seater Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Bintelli Sivo Edge

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Bintelli Sivo Edge 4F Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Sivo (Bintelli's sub-brand) is registered with NHTSA as make SIVO, type LSV only, and its page states 'Max Forward Speed 25 MPH'. Sivo's manual says a VIN 'depends on how your dealership is licensed' — confirm the cart is titled as an LSV.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Bintelli Sivo Edge 6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Sivo (Bintelli's sub-brand) is registered with NHTSA as make SIVO, type LSV only, and its page states 'Max Forward Speed 25 MPH'. Sivo's manual says a VIN 'depends on how your dealership is licensed' — confirm the cart is titled as an LSV.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Bintelli Sivo Edge 6 Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Sivo (Bintelli's sub-brand) is registered with NHTSA as make SIVO, type LSV only, and its page states 'Max Forward Speed 25 MPH'. Sivo's manual says a VIN 'depends on how your dealership is licensed' — confirm the cart is titled as an LSV.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

BLP Zevo

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

BLP Zevo X

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

BLP Zevo XL

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Breezy EV Breeze 4

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists make BREEZY EV LLC as a Low Speed Vehicle maker, and the Breeze 4 ships on DOT tires sold as street-legal. Caveat: Breezy's official page stops short of explicit FMVSS-500 / VIN wording — confirm the LSV title and VIN at sale.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists make BREEZY EV LLC as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Caveat: Breezy's official page stops short of explicit FMVSS-500 / VIN wording — confirm the LSV title and VIN at sale.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Breezy EV Breeze 6

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Breezy EV Breeze 6L (Lifted)

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Breezy EV Siera 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Breezy EV Siera 6

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists make BREEZY EV LLC as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Caveat: Breezy's official page stops short of explicit FMVSS-500 / VIN wording — confirm the LSV title and VIN at sale.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Breezy EV Terrain 4

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists make BREEZY EV LLC as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Caveat: Breezy's official page stops short of explicit FMVSS-500 / VIN wording — confirm the LSV title and VIN at sale.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Breezy EV Terrain 6

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists make BREEZY EV LLC as a Low Speed Vehicle maker. Caveat: Breezy's official page stops short of explicit FMVSS-500 / VIN wording — confirm the LSV title and VIN at sale.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Club Car CRU

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/14/2026

Conquest Carts S40

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Conquest Carts S40F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Conquest Carts S40L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Conquest Carts S60

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Conquest Carts S60L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Costa Carts 400LF

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Costa Carts is registered with NHTSA (make COSTA CARTS, type LSV) and states '25 MPH Top Speed'; its FAQ calls the carts 'street-legal, low-speed vehicles (LSVs)'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Costa Carts 600L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Costa Carts is registered with NHTSA (make COSTA CARTS, type LSV) and states '25 MPH Top Speed'; its FAQ calls the carts 'street-legal, low-speed vehicles (LSVs)'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Dach Vehicles Apollo

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/17/2026

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Dach Vehicles Falcon Ultra (2+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/17/2026

Denago EV CITY

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Denago EV Nomad XL

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Denago EV is NHTSA-registered, WMI 7XB) — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Denago EV Rover XL

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Denago EV Rover XL6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Denago EV is NHTSA-registered, WMI 7XB) — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

Denago EV Rover XXL

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Denago EV is NHTSA-registered, WMI 7XB) — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

E-Z-GO Liberty 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — E-Z-GO's 2027 owner's manual states the Liberty 4 LSV meets FMVSS 49 CFR 571.500 with its top speed set at 25 mph. Trim trap: the X, XT and XTL ship at 19 mph; only the Street-Legal XTL package ($15,999) is the 25 mph LSV.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

E-Z-GO Liberty 4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — E-Z-GO builds the Liberty 4F in a 25 mph FMVSS-500 / SAE J2358 config with a 17-digit VIN. Trim trap: the base 4F ships at 19 mph in standard golf-car mode — order the 25 mph LSV configuration.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/24/2026

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Edge-EV Phantom 4P

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: a Phantom dealer VIN decodes in NHTSA vPIC as a 2026 EDGE-EV LSV built in Myrtle Beach, SC; Golf Carts USA sells them 'as lsVs ... with MCOs ... with a 17 digit VIN'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Edge-EV Phantom 6P

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: a Phantom dealer VIN decodes in NHTSA vPIC as a 2026 EDGE-EV LSV built in Myrtle Beach, SC; Golf Carts USA sells them 'as lsVs ... with MCOs ... with a 17 digit VIN'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Edge-EV Vortex V4

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists EDGE-EV as a Low Speed Vehicle make and the V4 sells at 25 mph street-legal-ready. Caveat: the cart's own owner's manual reads as a generic golf-cart manual with no VIN/FMVSS-500 language, and brand and retailer are one company — confirm the LSV title and VIN with the seller.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/18/2026

Edge-EV Vortex V6

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

EPIC Carts E40FX

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

EPIC Carts E40L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

EPIC Carts E60

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

EPIC Carts E60FX

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EPIC's sheet lists 19 mph (non-LSV) and 25 mph as the street-legal LSV upgrade, which comes with a 17-digit VIN. Order the LSV upgrade.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

EPIC Carts E60L

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor A-4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor A-4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor B-4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor B-4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor B-6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor B-6F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Raptor H-4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Vyper F-4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Vyper F-6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

EZ Kruiser Vyper X-4F

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: EZ Kruiser ships at 20 mph, and '25 mph is only available in state-approved Low Speed Vehicles per dealer authorization.' The maker is registered with NHTSA as an LSV manufacturer. Confirm delivery in the dealer's 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Garia Via 4-Seater

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

GEM e2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — NHTSA vPIC lists make GEM (Global Electric Motorcars, a Waev Inc. brand; MakeId 595) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. GEM's own pages call it 'federally classified as a low-speed vehicle (LSV),' street-legal on roads posted up to 35 mph, and it reaches 25 mph. GEM does not cite the FMVSS 500 standard number by name.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/03/2026

GEM e4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — NHTSA vPIC lists make GEM (Global Electric Motorcars, a Waev Inc. brand; MakeId 595) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. GEM's own pages call it 'federally classified as a low-speed vehicle (LSV),' street-legal on roads posted up to 35 mph, and it reaches 25 mph. GEM does not cite the FMVSS 500 standard number by name.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/03/2026

GEM e6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — NHTSA vPIC lists make GEM (Global Electric Motorcars, a Waev Inc. brand; MakeId 595) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. GEM's own pages call it 'federally classified as a low-speed vehicle (LSV),' street-legal on roads posted up to 35 mph, and it reaches 25 mph. GEM does not cite the FMVSS 500 standard number by name.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/03/2026

Honor LSV G1 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make HONOR LSV with Low Speed Vehicle as its primary type (US completed-vehicle manufacturer). Ships ~19.5 mph with a 15/25 mph high-low switch — set it to 25 mph for street-legal LSV use.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Honor LSV G1 4+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

ICON EV i20X

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered). ICON publishes no top speed for the X-series; its i40FX sibling ships 19 mph with the 25 mph LSV setup as a factory configuration, so confirm the 25 mph LSV config with the dealer before buying.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/25/2026

ICON EV i40FX

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered). Ships at 19 mph; the 25 mph street-legal LSV is a +$895 factory configuration — buy the LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/17/2026

ICON EV i40L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

ICON EV i40X

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered). ICON publishes no top speed for the X-series; its i40FX sibling ships 19 mph with the 25 mph LSV setup as a factory configuration, so confirm the 25 mph LSV config with the dealer before buying.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/25/2026

ICON EV i60L

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

ICON EV i60LX

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (ICON EV is NHTSA-registered). ICON publishes no top speed for the X-series; its i40FX sibling ships 19 mph with the 25 mph LSV setup as a factory configuration, so confirm the 25 mph LSV config with the dealer before buying.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/25/2026

Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV in the 25 mph lithium trim (NHTSA-registered). Trim trap: the cheaper 20 mph base Kruiser is not a street-titled LSV — buy the 25 mph LSV version.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV in the 25 mph lithium trim (NHTSA-registered). Trim trap: the cheaper 20 mph base Kruiser is not a street-titled LSV — buy the 25 mph LSV version.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Kandi America Kruiser Element

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV in the 25 mph lithium trim (NHTSA-registered). Trim trap: the cheaper 20 mph base Kruiser is not a street-titled LSV — buy the 25 mph LSV version.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

MadJax Ascent

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV in the 25 mph trim (parent Nivel is a registered LSV maker); ships as a 19 mph PTV by default — buy the LSV trim.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

MadJax XSeries X6

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Rogue Carts R2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: Rogue ships at 12.5 mph and configures it to 25 mph; its NHTSA registration says the carts are assembled as complete LSVs in Florida with full FMVSS responsibility. Confirm delivery in the 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Rogue Carts R4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: Rogue ships at 12.5 mph and configures it to 25 mph; its NHTSA registration says the carts are assembled as complete LSVs in Florida with full FMVSS responsibility. Confirm delivery in the 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Rogue Carts R4FL

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: Rogue ships at 12.5 mph and configures it to 25 mph; its NHTSA registration says the carts are assembled as complete LSVs in Florida with full FMVSS responsibility. Confirm delivery in the 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Rogue Carts R4L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: Rogue ships at 12.5 mph and configures it to 25 mph; its NHTSA registration says the carts are assembled as complete LSVs in Florida with full FMVSS responsibility. Confirm delivery in the 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Rogue Carts R6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: Rogue ships at 12.5 mph and configures it to 25 mph; its NHTSA registration says the carts are assembled as complete LSVs in Florida with full FMVSS responsibility. Confirm delivery in the 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Rogue Carts R6L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV, with a trim trap: Rogue ships at 12.5 mph and configures it to 25 mph; its NHTSA registration says the carts are assembled as complete LSVs in Florida with full FMVSS responsibility. Confirm delivery in the 25 mph LSV setup.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists Rokit (WMI 4R9066) as a Low Speed Vehicle maker — the same federal-registry basis we use for every factory LSV. Rokit now publishes a 25 mph top speed for both the Stealth and the Strike (owner-supplied media kit, 2026-08-04), which clears the trim-trap question the base Venom platform raises. Caveat that remains: Rokit publishes no FMVSS-500 language or VIN detail anywhere. Confirm the LSV title and VIN with the seller before road use.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

Factory LSV — verified

NHTSA vPIC lists Rokit (WMI 4R9066) as a Low Speed Vehicle maker — the same federal-registry basis we use for every factory LSV. Rokit now publishes a 25 mph top speed for both the Stealth and the Strike (owner-supplied media kit, 2026-08-04), which clears the trim-trap question the base Venom platform raises. Caveat that remains: Rokit publishes no FMVSS-500 language or VIN detail anywhere. Confirm the LSV title and VIN with the seller before road use.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Royal EV Ambassador 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Ambassador 4L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Ambassador 6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Ambassador 6L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Crown 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Crown 4L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Crown 6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Crown 6L

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Majesty

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Royal's Majesty page and the Florida dealer both print 25 mph; another dealer advertises 'up to 35 mph', which is above the LSV limit — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Monarch 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Royal EV Monarch 6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Royal EV is registered with NHTSA as an LSV maker (WMI 7NJ), a dealer VIN decodes as an LSV, and Royal says 'All models now available with LSV certificate'. Its manuals print 29 mph — buy it in the 25 mph LSV setup with the certificate.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Sierra LSV AX2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Sierra LSV AX3

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Sierra LSV AX4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Sierra LSV AX5

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Sierra LSV AX6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/25/2026

Star EV Capella 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV Capella 4+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV J Model 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV J Model 4

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV J Model 4 Lifted

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV J Model 4+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV Sirius 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV Sirius 4

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Star EV Sirius 4+2

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 09/26/2026

Tago Islander

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tago Kiawah

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tago Palmetto

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tago Solara

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tago Sun Cruiser

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tago Venture

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tago Zephyr

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/03/2026

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (Tara Electric Vehicles Corp is a vPIC-registered Low Speed Vehicle maker). Street-legal is an optional NEV package (lights, signals, mirrors, belts, VIN) and Tara's US page lists a 19 mph base — order the LSV/NEV package.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/18/2026

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (TEKO, INC. is NHTSA vPIC-registered as a Low Speed Vehicle maker). Ships ~19 mph; the 25 mph street-legal LSV is a dealer configuration — confirm the LSV setup at purchase.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/17/2026

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV — NHTSA vPIC lists TEKO, INC. as a Low Speed Vehicle manufacturer. Ships ~19 mph; the 25 mph street-legal LSV is a dealer configuration — confirm the LSV setup at purchase.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/17/2026

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/31/2026

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/14/2026

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/31/2026

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/31/2026

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/31/2026

Tomberlin Engage GTZ

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/31/2026

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

V-Carts ECO 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: V-Carts is registered with NHTSA as make VCARTS, type LSV only, and sells its carts as 'STREET LEGAL LSV'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

V-Carts ECO 6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: V-Carts is registered with NHTSA as make VCARTS, type LSV only, and sells its carts as 'STREET LEGAL LSV'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

V-Carts F-Series 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: V-Carts is registered with NHTSA as make VCARTS, type LSV only, and sells its carts as 'STREET LEGAL LSV'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: V-Carts is registered with NHTSA as make VCARTS, type LSV only, and sells its carts as 'STREET LEGAL LSV'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

V-Carts Lifted Limo 6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: V-Carts is registered with NHTSA as make VCARTS, type LSV only, and sells its carts as 'STREET LEGAL LSV'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

V-Carts The Golf

Factory LSV — verified

Factory LSV: V-Carts is registered with NHTSA as make VCARTS, type LSV only, and sells its carts as 'STREET LEGAL LSV'.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 10/08/2026

Venom EV Stealth 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (NHTSA-registered, WMI 1V9260). Ships in 19 mph cart mode by default; the dealer enables the 25 mph LSV mode.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Venom EV Strike 2

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (NHTSA-registered, WMI 1V9260). Ships in 19 mph golf mode by default; 25 mph is available only on state- and dealer-approved Low Speed Vehicle configurations (Venom's verbatim wording).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Venom EV Strike 4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified LSV (NHTSA-registered, WMI 1V9260). Ships in 19 mph golf mode by default; 25 mph is available only on state- and dealer-approved Low Speed Vehicle configurations (Venom's verbatim wording).

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Verdi Motor Aspen F4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Verdi Motors is NHTSA-registered, WMI 1V9281) — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/15/2026

Verdi Motor Aspen F6

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Verdi Motor Aspen S4

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Verdi Motors is NHTSA-registered) — no conversion kit needed. Verdi's page states only a 25 mph top speed (no explicit FMVSS-500/VIN wording); classified via vPIC like the F-series.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Verdi Motor Aspen S6

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Verdi Motors is NHTSA-registered) — no conversion kit needed. Verdi's page states only a 25 mph top speed (no explicit FMVSS-500/VIN wording); classified via vPIC like the F-series.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 08/01/2026

Zebra Golf Cart Breeze 4L (2+2)

Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/18/2026

Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 Pro

Factory LSV — verified

Verified via NHTSA vPIC · 07/30/2026

Convertible — not factory-certified (14)

Street-legal only by a dealer lighting/signal package or the seller's own attestation. They can be road-equipped, but they carry no factory FMVSS 500 certification or VIN — confirm titling with your county first.

Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV

Convertible — not factory-certified

Sold with LSV-style equipment, but self-attested — the seller makes no FMVSS-500 or VIN claim and advertises up to 28 mph, above the 25 mph LSV ceiling. Confirm local eligibility before road use.

Boca EV Colt

Convertible — not factory-certified

Ships at 20 mph — at or below the 20 mph LSV floor — so it is not a street-legal LSV as delivered. Boca's own sell sheet lists "20 MPH Cart w/ 25 MPH LSV Upgrade Option," making the 25 mph street-legal configuration a paid upgrade, not the factory spec. PDG holds an NHTSA LSV manufacturer registration (WMI 7Y6), but that is company-level and does not certify this model. Confirm the upgrade is fitted, and get the VIN and titling paperwork, before buying it to register.

Boca EV Mare

Convertible — not factory-certified

Ships at 20 mph — at or below the 20 mph LSV floor — so it is not a street-legal LSV as delivered. Boca's own sell sheet lists "20 MPH Cart w/ 25 MPH LSV Upgrade Option," making the 25 mph street-legal configuration a paid upgrade, not the factory spec. PDG holds an NHTSA LSV manufacturer registration (WMI 7Y6), but that is company-level and does not certify this model. Confirm the upgrade is fitted, and get the VIN and titling paperwork, before buying it to register.

Boca EV Purebred

Convertible — not factory-certified

Ships at 20 mph — at or below the 20 mph LSV floor — so it is not a street-legal LSV as delivered. Boca's own sell sheet lists "20 MPH Cart w/ 25 MPH LSV Upgrade Option," making the 25 mph street-legal configuration a paid upgrade, not the factory spec. PDG holds an NHTSA LSV manufacturer registration (WMI 7Y6), but that is company-level and does not certify this model. Confirm the upgrade is fitted, and get the VIN and titling paperwork, before buying it to register.

Boca EV Stallion

Convertible — not factory-certified

Ships at 20 mph — at or below the 20 mph LSV floor — so it is not a street-legal LSV as delivered. Boca's own sell sheet lists "20 MPH Cart w/ 25 MPH LSV Upgrade Option," making the 25 mph street-legal configuration a paid upgrade, not the factory spec. PDG holds an NHTSA LSV manufacturer registration (WMI 7Y6), but that is company-level and does not certify this model. Confirm the upgrade is fitted, and get the VIN and titling paperwork, before buying it to register.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus

Convertible — not factory-certified

Same as the D5 Ranger 4 Plus: Evolution's spec book governs every D5 Plus to 19 mph, below the 20 mph LSV floor, and the street-legal build is an 'Optional LSV package (additional fees may apply)' — a dealer configuration, not a factory LSV. The 2026 model page now says 'Max speed: 25 mph'; ask the dealer for the LSV package and its VIN paperwork.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus

Convertible — not factory-certified

Same as the D5 Ranger 4 Plus: Evolution's spec book governs every D5 Plus to 19 mph, below the 20 mph LSV floor, and the street-legal build is an 'Optional LSV package (additional fees may apply)' — a dealer configuration, not a factory LSV. The 2026 model page now says 'Max speed: 25 mph'; ask the dealer for the LSV package and its VIN paperwork.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus

Convertible — not factory-certified

Same as the D5 Ranger 4 Plus: Evolution's spec book governs every D5 Plus to 19 mph, below the 20 mph LSV floor, and the street-legal build is an 'Optional LSV package (additional fees may apply)' — a dealer configuration, not a factory LSV. The 2026 model page now says 'Max speed: 25 mph'; ask the dealer for the LSV package and its VIN paperwork.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

Convertible — not factory-certified

Ships with factory DOT equipment, but Evolution's own spec sheet governs every D5 to 19 mph — below the 20 mph LSV floor, with no FMVSS-500 self-certification. The 20-25 mph street-legal LSV is a dealer speed config, not the factory spec.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus

Convertible — not factory-certified

Same as the D5 Ranger 4 Plus: Evolution's spec book governs every D5 Plus to 19 mph, below the 20 mph LSV floor, and the street-legal build is an 'Optional LSV package (additional fees may apply)' — a dealer configuration, not a factory LSV. The 2026 model page now says 'Max speed: 25 mph'; ask the dealer for the LSV package and its VIN paperwork.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus

Convertible — not factory-certified

Same as the D5 Ranger 4 Plus: Evolution's spec book governs every D5 Plus to 19 mph, below the 20 mph LSV floor, and the street-legal build is an 'Optional LSV package (additional fees may apply)' — a dealer configuration, not a factory LSV. The 2026 model page now says 'Max speed: 25 mph'; ask the dealer for the LSV package and its VIN paperwork.

Solana EV XA 4P

Convertible — not factory-certified

Solana's spec table and rendered brochure say 19 mph; its 'DOT Compliant Safety Package' covers equipment, and no Solana page states LSV, VIN or FMVSS 500 for the XA. A dealer advertises 25 mph street-legal units — get the LSV build documented before buying for road use.

Solana EV XA 6P

Convertible — not factory-certified

Solana's spec table and rendered brochure say 19 mph; its 'DOT Compliant Safety Package' covers equipment, and no Solana page states LSV, VIN or FMVSS 500 for the XA. A dealer advertises 25 mph street-legal units — get the LSV build documented before buying for road use.

Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)

Convertible — not factory-certified

A 19 mph factory PTV — Yamaha does not certify a street-legal Concierge. Reaching LSV use means an aftermarket lighting/signal kit PLUS a dealer speed increase, and a self-installed kit adds equipment, not FMVSS-500 factory certification.

Frequently asked

What makes a golf cart street legal?
In the U.S., a street-legal golf cart is a federally-defined Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) built to FMVSS 500 (49 CFR 571.500): a top speed of 20–25 mph and required equipment — headlights, tail/brake lights, turn signals, a windshield, mirrors, a parking brake, DOT tires, seat belts, and a 17-digit VIN. Only an LSV can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
How do you verify a cart is a factory LSV?
We check the manufacturer against the NHTSA vPIC registry — the federal record of who is registered to build Low-Speed Vehicles. A cart is marked "factory LSV" only when the maker is vPIC-registered with the LSV vehicle type; we date every check and link the record. That is a federal signal, not a brand's own marketing claim. Of the 191 carts we track, 177 clear it.
What's the difference between a factory LSV and a 'convertible' cart?
A factory LSV is built and federally registered as a street-legal vehicle with a VIN. A 'convertible' cart is a golf cart or PTV that reaches street-legal use only through a dealer-installed lighting/signal package or the seller's own attestation — it may add the equipment but not the factory FMVSS 500 certification or VIN. Confirm titling with your county before relying on it.
Do all street-legal golf carts ship ready to drive at 25 mph?
No. Many factory LSVs ship pre-set around 19 mph and reach the 25 mph street-legal setting only via a dealer configuration or a paid package — a common trim trap. The cart is still a factory LSV; you just have to buy or enable the LSV setup. Each model's page states exactly how.