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Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Star EV J Model 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerAries EV Classic 4 (C4)

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) beats the Star EV J Model 2+2 on the better range and power.
  • Range: the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 2+2's 34 mi.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) and the Star EV J Model 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Star EV J Model 2+2

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVClassic 4 (C4)WinnerStar EVJ Model 2+2
MSRP range$9,795
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)34 mi2
Range (high)40 mi134 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah2
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4342
Length105 in2
Width47 in2
Height75 in2
Curb weight1,080 lb2
Motor power5 kW34 kW2
BrakesFront disc, rear drum with foot parking brake2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle1McPherson coil spring2
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance4 in2
Turning radius10.2 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

1 SOURCE: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)

It wins on the better range and power.

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 34 mipower5 kW vs 4 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)MSRP (verified)$9,795.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$637.70
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$10,735

est. $172.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV J Model 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Star EV J Model 2+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 08/2026

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 Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) or the Star EV J Model 2+2 better?
Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) takes it. It wins on the better range and power.