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Atlas ONE (4F Street) vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerAtlas ONE (4F Street)

Atlas ONE (4F Street) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Atlas ONE (4F Street) beats the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Atlas ONE (4F Street) goes up to 45 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Atlas ONE (4F Street) carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas ONE (4F Street) lands about $15,880 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted about $15,001, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Atlas ONE (4F Street) and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas ONE (4F Street) vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted

COMPARISON · ATLAS-ONE-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4-LIFTED
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
AtlasONE (4F Street)WinnerStar EVJ Model 4 Lifted
MSRP range$14,649 – $14,849$13,820
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†330 mi†2
Range (high)45 mi✓†340 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity173 Ah✓†1105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length116.9 in†1127 in†2
Width49.8 in†149 in†2
Height76.9 in†181 in†2
Curb weight1,279 lb†11,278 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†14 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake†1Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2
SuspensionCoil-Over Shocks for a Superior Ride†1McPherson coil spring front†2
Display size12.5 in†1—
Warranty3 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr✓†16.5 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†5Yes†2
Charge time4 hr†3—
Ground clearance—6 in†2
Turning radius—16 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~66 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: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: carts.lifestylegolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†4 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Atlas ONE (4F Street)

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range45 mi vs 40 mipower5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty term10-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 ONE (4F Street) lands at about $15,880 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted at about $15,001, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Atlas ONE (4F Street)base build · FL out-the-door

Atlas ONE (4F Street)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,849 by trim$14,649.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$928.94
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$15,880

est. $254.57/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV J Model 4 Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

Star EV J Model 4 LiftedMSRP (verified)$13,820.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$879.20
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$15,001

est. $240.48/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 ONE (4F Street) or the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted better?
Atlas ONE (4F Street) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the ONE (4F Street) and J Model 4 Lifted 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 ONE (4F Street) lands at about $15,880 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted at about $15,001, 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.