Denago EV CITY vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Denago EV CITY 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 Denago EV CITY 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 Denago EV CITY goes up to 40 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 Denago EV CITY lands about $17,842 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Denago EV CITY and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Denago EV CITY vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Denago EVCITYWinner | Star EVJ Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $16,500 | $13,350 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi✓†1 | 31 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 205 Ah✓†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 150 in†3 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 74 in†3 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 78 in†3 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,719 lb†3 | 1,279 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†1 | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Independent front and rear†1 | McPherson coil spring front†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†1 | 6.5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 6.5 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†1 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 5 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~84 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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Denago EV CITYbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $286.02/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 Denago EV CITY or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- Denago EV CITY 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 CITY 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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 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.