Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo beats the Star EV J Model 4 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Dach Vehicles Apollo goes up to 56 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4's 31 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Dach Vehicles Apollo lands about $15,171 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Dach VehiclesApolloWinner | Star EVJ Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,980 – $13,995 | $13,350 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 56 mi✓†3 | 31 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 55 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 79.9 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,464 lb†3 | 1,279 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1 | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1 | McPherson coil spring front†2 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†5 | 6.5 yr✓†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr✓†5 | 3.5 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†5 | 6.5 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†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†1 | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft✓†1 | 15 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~62 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo lands at about $15,171 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.20/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV J Model 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/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 Dach Vehicles Apollo or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 Apollo and J Model 4 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo lands at about $15,171 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, 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.