Costa Carts 400LF
Costa's 4-seater, from a Florida-based maker: 25 mph, a 64 V 230Ah battery, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and a 13-inch display, $19,500 at Adventure EV in Wildwood. Costa's pages say up to 100 miles and its FAQ 40-90, so range is held, and Costa publishes no warranty term. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). Dealer price range: $19,500 (read Oct 8, 2026).
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
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 against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 10/08/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$165/mi of range · $4,875/seat vs. the field median $294/mi · $2,896/seat across 144 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.
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Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 230 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 64 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†3 |
| Length | 125 in†1 |
| Width | 50.5 in†1 |
| Height | 81 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,356 lb†1 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†1 |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent, 2.5" lift†3 |
| Display size | 13 in†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈14.72 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
- $4,875
- Price ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $165
- Price ÷ ~118 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $1,325
- Price ÷ 14.72 kWh
Our figures, from verified specs + the cart's sourced price — 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.
- No published motor output — power is unverified.
Street-legal status
Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed
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)'. 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 Costa Carts 400LF street legal?
- Yes. The Costa Carts 400LF 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 Costa Carts 400LF go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How much does the Costa Carts 400LF cost?
- $19,500, a dealer's asking price — Costa Carts publishes no MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Costa Carts 400LF seat?
- The Costa Carts 400LF seats 4.
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