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BLP Zevo

BLP's four-seater, built in Vietnam and registered with NHTSA as a Low Speed Vehicle under the Zevo name: 25 mph, 48V lithium and hydraulic discs for a $9,999 MSRP. Dimensions, 1,257 lb curb weight and the 5 kW motor come from King Carts (Largo), because BLP publishes no spec table — and BLP's own pages never use the word LSV. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $9,999.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

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

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 10/03/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Good value

$250/mi of range · $2,500/seat vs. the field median $292/mi · $2,950/seat across 132 carts. Priced a notch below the field for what you get.

Your pick if

you want a proven factory-LSV in the value class without paying up for the belt.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · BLP-ZEVO
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Top speed25 mph†1
Battery typelithium†1
Battery capacity105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†1
Seats4†1
Length122.8 in†2
Width53.2 in†2
Height78 in†2
Curb weight1,257 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†2
Brakeshydraulic disc brakes†1
SuspensionFront: Spring Shock with Oil Pressure Damping; Rear: Spring Shock with Oil Pressure Damping†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3
Ground clearance7.1 in†2
†1 SOURCE: blp-moto.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: kingcartsfl.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ Range reality check

~40mi, normalized

Computed from the ≈5.04 kWh pack (system voltage × amp-hours) at a standard 0.125 kWh per mile — the same efficiency on every model, so ranges compare apples-to-apples. Real-world range varies with load, terrain, speed, and battery age.

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$2,500
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$250
MSRP ÷ ~40 mi
Cost per kWh
$1,984
MSRP ÷ 5.04 kWh
Power-to-weight
4 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight

Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate. Cost per kWh is what the price actually buys you in battery — the single figure that separates a cheap cart from an under-batteried one, and almost nobody publishes it. Pack energy is the maker's published kWh where they give one, otherwise volts × amp-hours.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.

Trade-offs

  • Manufacturer hasn't published a range figure — we left it blank rather than guess.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed (NHTSA vPIC registers the maker as an LSV manufacturer). The DOT equipment, VIN, and 25 mph rating come from the factory, so you can title and register it without any aftermarket conversion.

Frequently asked

Is the BLP Zevo street legal?
Yes. The BLP Zevo is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
How fast does the BLP Zevo go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How much does the BLP Zevo cost?
$9,999 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the BLP Zevo seat?
The BLP Zevo seats 4.

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