Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Advanced EV Advent 2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Advanced EV Advent 2 beats the Star EV J Model 4 on the better price and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the Advanced EV Advent 2 carries 5 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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands about $9,149 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Advanced EV Advent 2 and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 2Winner | Star EVJ Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $8,299 | $13,350 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 31 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | — | 31 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†2 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 2†2 | 4✓†1 |
| Length | 107.9 in†2 | 120 in†1 |
| Width | 47.6 in†2 | 47 in†1 |
| Height | 71.7 in†2 | 75 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,235 lb†2 | 1,279 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†2 | 5 kW✓†1 |
| Brakes | — | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†1 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm independent front, coil-over hydraulic shocks; rear coil-over with stabilizing sway bar†2 | McPherson coil spring front†1 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†1 |
| Warranty | 5 yr✓†3 | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 6.5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†1 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 ft†1 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
Why it won
◆ 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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $9,149 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Advanced EV Advent 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $146.66/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV J Model 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
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 Advanced EV Advent 2 or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- Advanced EV Advent 2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty.
- What do the Advent 2 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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $9,149 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.