Boca EV Colt vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Star EV J Model 4 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Star EV J Model 4 beats the Boca EV Colt on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- The Star EV J Model 4 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Boca EV Colt vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Boca EVColt | Star EVJ Model 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $13,350 |
| Top speed | 20 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 116 in†1 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 77 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,042 lb†3 | 1,279 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brakes†1 | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Dual A-arm wishbone front; trailing-arm independent rear†1 | McPherson coil spring front†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†1 | 6.5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr✓†1 | 3.5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years: 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated†1 | 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) | No†1 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 ft†2 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Boca EV Coltbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Boca EV Colt— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 Boca EV Colt or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- Star EV J Model 4 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- Are both the Colt and the J Model 4 street legal?
- The Star EV J Model 4 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Colt is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.