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Bintelli Sivo Edge vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerTara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 beats the Bintelli Sivo Edge on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Bintelli Sivo Edge's 35 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Sivo Edge lands about $14,657 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Sivo Edge and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Sivo Edge vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

COMPARISON · SIVO-EDGE-VS-TARA-EXPLORER-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
BintelliSivo EdgeTara Electric VehiclesExplorer 2+2Winner
MSRP range$13,495 – $14,495$9,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†340 mi✓†2
Range (high)35 mi†3—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—160 Ah†2
System voltage—48 V†2
Seats4†34†2
Length120 in†3120.5 in†2
Width48 in†355.5 in†2
Height75.6 in†383 in†2
Curb weight1,219 lb†41,014 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†36.3 kW✓†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic†3Four-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake†2
SuspensionIndependent front†3Front: double wishbone independent; Rear: leaf spring†2
Display size10.1 in✓†39 in†5
Warranty2 yr†6—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3Yes†7
Charge time—4 hr†2
Ground clearance8 in✓†47.9 in†2
Turning radius19 ft†8—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~61 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: mygolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†2 SOURCE: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: bintelligolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†4 SOURCE: sivogolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: sivogolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: bintelligolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

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

Save $3,500 vs the Bintelli Sivo Edge

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 35 miprice$9,995 vs $13,495power6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Sivo Edge lands at about $14,657 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Bintelli Sivo Edgebase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Sivo EdgeMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$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.

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2MSRP (verified)$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 10/2026

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 Sivo Edge or the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 better?
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 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 Sivo Edge and Explorer 2+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 Sivo Edge lands at about $14,657 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 at about $10,947, 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.