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Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) vs. Star EV J Model 4+2

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

WinnerBreezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) beats the Star EV J Model 4+2 on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4+2's 31 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) lands about $15,191 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 about $15,717, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) and the Star EV J Model 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) vs. Star EV J Model 4+2

COMPARISON · BREEZY-EV-BREEZE-4L-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Breezy EVBreeze 4L (Lifted)WinnerStar EVJ Model 4+2
MSRP range$13,999$14,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)35 mi331 mi2
Range (high)50 mi331 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity125 Ah3105 Ah2
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4362
Length119.3 in3134 in2
Width51.6 in347 in2
Height82.5 in375 in2
Curb weight1,213 lb31,345 lb2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Brakes4-wheel disc, electronic parking brake3Front disc, rear drum2
SuspensionFront four-arm independent; rear leaf spring with damper3McPherson coil spring2
Display size9 in37 in2
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance6.9 in34 in2
Turning radius15 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~48 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: ronscustomgolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: breezyev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)

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

Save $496 vs the Star EV J Model 4+2

Winner

Why it won

range50 mi vs 31 miprice$13,999 vs $14,495

◆ 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) lands at about $15,191 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)base build · FL out-the-door

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)MSRP (verified)$13,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.94
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$15,191

est. $243.52/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV J Model 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV J Model 4+2MSRP (verified)$14,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$919.70
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$15,717

est. $251.95/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 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) or the Star EV J Model 4+2 better?
Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Breeze 4L (Lifted) and J Model 4+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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) lands at about $15,191 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, 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.