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Boca EV Purebred vs. Star EV Sirius 4

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

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4

Star EV Sirius 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 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 Sirius 4 beats the Boca EV Purebred on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • The Star EV Sirius 4 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 Sirius 4

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-PUREBRED-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Boca EVPurebredStar EVSirius 4Winner
MSRP range—$18,155
Top speed20 mph†125 mph✓†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†2
Range (high)—60 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats4†34†2
Length118 in†1123 in†2
Width51 in†147 in†2
Height76 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,213 lb†31,430 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disc Brakes†14-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionIndependent front with coil spring; single leaf-spring rear with hydraulic shock†1Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Display size10.1 in†3—
Warranty2 yr†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr✓†16.5 yr†4
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr✓†13.5 yr†4
Battery warranty terms10 years: 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated†16.5 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†1Yes†2
Charge time6 hr†3—
Ground clearance—5.8 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.

†1 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†4 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4

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

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Purebredbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Boca EV Purebred— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4MSRP (verified)$18,155.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,139.30
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$19,597

est. $314.14/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 Boca EV Purebred or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
Star EV Sirius 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 Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Are both the Purebred and the Sirius 4 street legal?
The Star EV Sirius 4 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.