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Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerAries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) beats the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward's 35 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward carries 4 years vs the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)'s 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) lands about $12,007 and the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward about $15,187, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-FORWARD-XL-VS-BINTELLI-BEYOND-4-FORWARD
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)WinnerBintelliBeyond 4 Forward
MSRP range$10,995$13,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—30 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi✓†135 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3—
System voltage48 V†3—
Seats4†34†2
Length—112.8 in†2
Width—44.4 in†2
Height—79.2 in†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—6.7 hp†2
Brakes—4 hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†2
Warranty2 yr†44 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†4—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†6
Ground clearance—4.5 in†2
Turning radius—11.6 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

†1 SOURCE: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†2 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)

It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $3,000 vs the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 35 miprice$10,995 vs $13,995

◆ 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) lands at about $12,007 and the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward at about $15,187, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)MSRP (verified)$10,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$709.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$12,007

est. $192.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forwardbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Beyond 4 ForwardMSRP (verified)$13,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$15,187

est. $243.45/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) or the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward better?
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and Beyond 4 Forward 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) lands at about $12,007 and the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward at about $15,187, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.