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Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater vs. Star EV J Model 4

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

WinnerBintelli Beyond 4 Seater

Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. 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 Seater beats the Star EV J Model 4 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater goes up to 35 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4's 31 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater carries 4 years vs the Star EV J Model 4'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 Seater lands about $14,657 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater vs. Star EV J Model 4

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-BEYOND-4-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
BintelliBeyond 4 SeaterWinnerStar EVJ Model 4
MSRP range$13,495$13,350
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†131 mi✓†2
Range (high)35 mi✓†131 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†2
System voltage51.2 V†448 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length112.8 in†1120 in†2
Width44.4 in†147 in†2
Height79.2 in†175 in†2
Curb weight—1,279 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1McPherson coil spring front†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty4 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†56.5 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage—3.5 yr†6
Battery warranty terms8 years (Eco Battery; register within 90 days or coverage is 1 year)†56.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4.5 in✓†14 in†2
Turning radius11.6 ft✓†115 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi✓~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 07/14/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: drgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: ecobattery.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†5 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

range35 mi vs 31 miwarranty4-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty term8-yr vs 6.5-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 Seater lands at about $14,657 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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

Bintelli Beyond 4 SeaterMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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

Star EV J Model 4MSRP (verified)$13,350.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$851.00
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$14,503

est. $232.49/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 Seater or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
Bintelli Beyond 4 Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Beyond 4 Seater and J Model 4 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 Seater lands at about $14,657 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, 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.