ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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+2 beats the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) on the better range.
- Range: the Star EV Sirius 4+2 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)'s 40 mi.
- Both the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) and the Star EV Sirius 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| ActivEVPulse (4 Seater) | Star EVSirius 4+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,795 – $11,999 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†3 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 122 in†1 | 140 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 78 in†1 | 79 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,550 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | Front independent; rear coil spring with hydraulic shock†1 | Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 6.5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in✓†1 | 5.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $189.08/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Sirius 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Star EV Sirius 4+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) or the Star EV Sirius 4+2 better?
- Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better range.