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Boca EV Purebred vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

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

WinnerStar EV Capella 4+2

Star EV Capella 4+2 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 Purebred 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 Capella 4+2 beats the Boca EV Purebred on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • The Star EV Capella 4+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Purebred vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-PUREBRED-VS-STAR-EV-CAPELLA-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVPurebredStar EVCapella 4+2Winner
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah2
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4362
Length150.8 in2
Width48.6 in2
Height77 in2
Curb weight1,213 lb31,422 lb2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
BrakesFront disc, rear drum2
SuspensionIndependent front suspension2
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr16.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes4
Charge time6 hr3
Ground clearance4.8 in2
Turning radius16.4 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: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Capella 4+2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner
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 Boca EV Purebred or the Star EV Capella 4+2 better?
Star EV Capella 4+2 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 Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Are both the Purebred and the Capella 4+2 street legal?
The Star EV Capella 4+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Purebred is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.