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Star EV

Import/rebadge — verify long-term US parts and service support before buying Parent company: JH Global Services, Inc.. Founded 2003. Origin: USA (final assembly, Simpsonville SC) / China (parent).

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Star EV Capella 2+2

$11,495

The Star EV Capella 2+2 is a premium four-passenger LSV, offered street-legal at 25 mph with a 48V 4 kW AC motor and lithium options from 80Ah to 210Ah, independent front suspension, QDS quiet drive, and a rear flip seat. Star EV does not publish a range figure for the Capella ('range varies by battery package and terrain'), nor charge time, display size, kWh, horsepower, or MSRP; the $11,495 figure is a dealer starting price.

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Star EV Capella 4+2

The Star EV Capella 4+2 is the six-passenger premium Capella, powered by a 5 kW QDS AC motor and a base 105Ah lithium pack (larger options available), rated 25 mph as an LSV with independent front suspension. As with the whole Capella family, Star EV does not publish a range figure, charge time, display size, kWh, horsepower, or a factory MSRP.

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Star EV J Model 2+2

The Star EV J Model 2+2 is the value-tier everyday street-legal four-seater, standard on a 48V 105Ah lithium pack, a 4 kW AC motor, McPherson coil-spring suspension, and a 25 mph LSV rating with a published 34-mile full-load range. It includes a standard 7-inch display with backup camera. Star EV does not publish charge time, kWh, horsepower, or a factory MSRP (online sales are limited to eight states).

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Star EV J Model 4+2

$14,495

The Star EV J Model 4+2 is the six-passenger value LSV, using a 48V 105Ah lithium pack and a 5 kW AC motor, rated 25 mph with a 31-mile full-load range. It carries the standard J Model 7-inch display with backup camera and McPherson coil-spring suspension. Star EV does not publish charge time, kWh, horsepower, or a factory MSRP; the $14,495 figure is a lifted-trim dealer starting price.

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Star EV Sirius 2+2

$11,995 – $16,495

The Star EV Sirius 2+2 is the brand's top-line street-legal LSV four-seater, running a STAR Smart LiFePO4 48V pack (base 80Ah, up to 210Ah), a 4 kW AC motor, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, and independent front suspension, with a claimed 40-60 mile range and a 25 mph LSV top speed. Warranty is 2-year bumper-to-bumper, 4-year frame, and up to 6.5-year lithium battery. Star EV does not publish charge time, display size, kWh, motor horsepower, or a factory MSRP; the price range spans dealer starting figures.

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Star EV Sirius 4+2

The Star EV Sirius 4+2 is the six-passenger (4+2, rear-facing bench) version of the flagship Sirius LSV, stepping up to a 5 kW AC motor and 450A controller with a base 105Ah lithium pack (up to 210Ah). It shares the Sirius 40-60 mile range claim, 25 mph LSV rating, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, and independent front suspension. Star EV does not publish charge time, display size, kWh, horsepower, or a factory MSRP for this configuration.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Star EV golf carts?
Star EV is a real brand but an importer/rebadge — the carts are built overseas (USA (final assembly, Simpsonville SC) / China (parent)) and sold under the Star EV name. Parent company: JH Global Services, Inc.. Founded 2003.
Is Star EV a real golf cart brand?
Yes. We only catalog real manufacturers — verified against the NHTSA registry and the maker's own records — never dealer nameplates. Import/rebadge — verify long-term US parts and service support before buying
Where are Star EV golf carts made?
USA (final assembly, Simpsonville SC) / China (parent).
Are Star EV golf carts street legal?
Yes — every Star EV model in our catalog is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA-verified), street-legal on roads posted 35 mph or under.
How much do Star EV golf carts cost?
Roughly $11,495–$16,495 MSRP across the models we track.