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Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

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

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4

Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Star EV Sirius 4 beats the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber on the better price and battery full replacement. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber carries 5 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Star EV Sirius 4 lands about $19,597 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $30,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-BEACHCOMBER
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
Star EVSirius 4WinnerTomberlinEngage Beachcomber
Price range$18,155dealer-quoted MSRP$27,980dealer price
Top speed25 mph†1—
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†1—
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)60 mi†160 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1210 Ah✓†2
Battery energy—10 kWh†2
System voltage48 V†1—
Seats4†14†2
Length123 in†1132 in†2
Width47 in†152.5 in†2
Height77 in†182.3 in†2
Curb weight1,430 lb†11,355 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†14-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty2 yr†15 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr✓†35 yr†4
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr✓†33 yr†4
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†35 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†4
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†3100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance5.8 in†1—
Turning radius15 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~80 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: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4

It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $9,825 vs the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Winner

Why it won

price$18,155 vs $27,980battery full replacement3.5-yr vs 3-yrbattery warranty term6.5-yr vs 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 Star EV Sirius 4 lands at about $19,597 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $30,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$18,155.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,139.30
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$19,597

est. $314.14/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage BeachcomberDealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Nov 5, 2026$27,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,728.80
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$30,011

est. $481.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 Star EV Sirius 4 or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Sirius 4 and Engage Beachcomber 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 Star EV Sirius 4 lands at about $19,597 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $30,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.