Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Star EV J Model 4+2
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) takes it. It wins on the better range and value. 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Star EV J Model 4+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) | Star EVJ Model 4+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,299 | $14,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 31 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 55 mi✓†1 | 31 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 108 in†1 | 134 in†2 |
| Width | 48.8 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 76 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 954 lb†1 | 1,345 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 3.5 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake†1 | Front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear†1 | McPherson coil spring†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | 6 yr†3 | 6.5 yr✓†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~40 mi |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) takes it.
It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Star EV J Model 4+2 at about $15,717, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $248.62/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
est. $251.95/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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the Star EV J Model 4+2 better?
- Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 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.