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STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Atlas MAX vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

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

WinnerAtlas MAX

Atlas MAX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Atlas MAX beats the Star EV Sirius 2+2 on the better power and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Atlas MAX carries 3 years vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas MAX lands about $18,901 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Atlas MAX and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas MAX vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

COMPARISON · ATLAS-MAX-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
AtlasMAXWinnerStar EVSirius 2+2
MSRP range$17,499$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity80 Ah1
System voltage48 V1
Seats6241
Length117 in1
Width47 in1
Height79 in1
Curb weight1,402 lb1
Motor power5 kW24 kW1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake24-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1
Display size12.5 in2
Warranty3 yr22 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr26.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance5.8 in1
Turning radius10.5 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~31 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 07/30/20262 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Atlas MAX

It wins on the better power and warranty.

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty10-yr vs 6.5-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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Atlas MAXbase build · FL out-the-door

Atlas MAXMSRP (verified)$17,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,099.94
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$18,901

est. $302.99/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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

Star EV Sirius 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,495 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 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 Atlas MAX or the Star EV Sirius 2+2 better?
Atlas MAX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty.
What do the MAX and Sirius 2+2 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, 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.