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Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 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 wins on the better range and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Star EV Sirius 4 beats the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 on the better range and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 4 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2's 35 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands about $10,947 and the Star EV Sirius 4 about $19,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. Star EV Sirius 4

COMPARISON · DACH-FALCON-2-2-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Dach VehiclesFalcon 2+2Star EVSirius 4Winner
MSRP range$9,995 – $11,980$18,155
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)35 mi†140 mi✓†2
Range (high)35 mi†160 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length—123 in†2
Width54.7 in†347 in†2
Height—77 in†2
Curb weight1,212 lb†31,430 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
BrakesFront & rear hydraulic disc with electromechanical parking brake†14-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionFront double A-arm independent; rear trailing-arm with spring damping†1Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Warranty—2 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†36.5 yr✓†4
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr✓†33.5 yr†4
Battery warranty terms5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†36.5 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)Yes†5Yes†2
Ground clearance—5.8 in†2
Turning radius11.5 ft✓†315 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: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†4 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4

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

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 35 mibattery warranty term6.5-yr vs 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $11,980 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better range and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Falcon 2+2 and Sirius 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 Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, 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.