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Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

The Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV is the legacy brand's new-for-2026 forward-facing four-seater — two rows of forward seats rather than the 2+2 rear bench of the standard Onward. It's a factory street-legal Low-Speed Vehicle: Club Car states it meets FMVSS 500 plus the more rigorous SAE J2358 automotive standard and carries a registered VIN, with a 25 mph top speed. Buyers choose a 4.0 kWh lithium pack ($14,999, ~30 miles) or the 7.0 kWh XR ($16,999, 50+ miles), with SportDrive suspension and an overhead entertainment system with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto. It's distinct enough from the 2+2 Onward LSV to stand on its own. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $14,999–$16,999.

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.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/01/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Premium price

$300/mi of range · $3,750/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,870/seat across 75 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.

Your pick if

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

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-FORWARD
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)30 mi1
Range (high)50 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Seats41
Length120 in1
Width49 in1
Height79 in1
Curb weight1,103 lb1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1
Ground clearance7 in1
1 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$3,750
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$300
MSRP ÷ ~50 mi

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.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
  • 50-mile max range covers most daily driving.

Trade-offs

  • No published motor output — power is unverified.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed. 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV street legal?
Yes. The Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV go on a charge?
Up to 50 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV cost?
$14,999–$16,999 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV seat?
The Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV seats 4.

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