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Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward vs. Star EV J Model 4+2

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

WinnerBintelli Beyond 4 Forward

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward beats the Star EV J Model 4+2 on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward goes up to 35 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4+2's 31 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward carries 4 years vs the Star EV J Model 4+2's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward lands about $15,187 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 about $15,717, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward and the Star EV J Model 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward vs. Star EV J Model 4+2

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-BEYOND-4-FORWARD-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
BintelliBeyond 4 ForwardWinnerStar EVJ Model 4+2
MSRP range$13,995$14,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†131 mi✓†2
Range (high)35 mi✓†131 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage—48 V†2
Seats4†16✓†2
Length112.8 in†1134 in†2
Width44.4 in†147 in†2
Height79.2 in†175 in†2
Curb weight—1,345 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp†1—
Brakes4 hydraulic disc†1Front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†1McPherson coil spring†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty4 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)—6.5 yr†3
Battery full-replacement coverage—3.5 yr†3
Battery warranty terms—6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†4Yes†2
Ground clearance4.5 in✓†14 in†2
Turning radius11.6 ft✓†115 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: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward

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

Save $500 vs the Star EV J Model 4+2

Winner

Why it won

range35 mi vs 31 miprice$13,995 vs $14,495warranty4-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward lands at about $15,187 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Star EV J Model 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV J Model 4+2MSRP (verified)$14,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$919.70
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$15,717

est. $251.95/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 Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward or the Star EV J Model 4+2 better?
Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Beyond 4 Forward and J Model 4+2 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 Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward lands at about $15,187 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, 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.