The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater

Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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.

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Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater

COMPARISON · BACKYARD-ESCAPISM-4-FORWARD-VS-BINTELLI-BEYOND-6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Backyard Escapism4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSVBintelliBeyond 6 Seater
MSRP range$12,499$13,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi130 mi2
Range (high)80 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
System voltage48 V1
Seats4162
Length146.4 in2
Width44.4 in2
Height79.2 in2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp2
Brakes4 hydraulic disc2
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock2
Display size10.1 in1
Warranty4 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes2
Ground clearance4.5 in2
Turning radius15.3 ft2
1 SOURCE: backyardescapism.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater takes it.

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

◆ 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 Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV lands at about $13,601 and the Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater at about $15,187, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSVMSRP (verified)$12,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.94
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$13,601

est. $218.03/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Bintelli Beyond 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Beyond 6 SeaterMSRP (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 07/2026

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 Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV or the Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater better?
Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV and Beyond 6 Seater 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 Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV lands at about $13,601 and the Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater 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.
Are both the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV and the Beyond 6 Seater street legal?
The Bintelli Beyond 6 Seater is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.