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

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

WinnerBreezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted's 40 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 Lifted about $15,001, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted 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 Lifted

COMPARISON · BREEZY-EV-BREEZE-4L-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4-LIFTED
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Breezy EVBreeze 4L (Lifted)WinnerStar EVJ Model 4 Lifted
MSRP range$13,999$13,820
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)35 mi✓†330 mi†2
Range (high)50 mi✓†340 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity125 Ah✓†3105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats4†34†2
Length119.3 in†3127 in†2
Width51.6 in†349 in†2
Height82.5 in†381 in†2
Curb weight1,213 lb†31,278 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†34 kW†2
Brakes4-wheel disc, electronic parking brake†3Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2
SuspensionFront four-arm independent; rear leaf spring with damper†3McPherson coil spring front†2
Display size9 in†3—
Warranty2 yr†42 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†56.5 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage2 yr†53.5 yr✓†6
Battery warranty terms8 years: component replacement for the first 2 years, then pro-rata for the remaining 6†56.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7Yes†2
Ground clearance6.9 in✓†36 in†2
Turning radius—16 ft†2
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 08/01/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: breezyev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†4 SOURCE: breezyev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: img1.wsimg.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted)

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

range50 mi vs 40 mipower5 kW vs 4 kWbattery warranty term8-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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) lands at about $15,191 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted at about $15,001, 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 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) or the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted better?
Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) 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 Breeze 4L (Lifted) 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 Breezy EV Breeze 4L (Lifted) lands at about $15,191 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.