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Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)'s 50 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4 about $19,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. Star EV Sirius 4

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-GLYDE-G6-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6)Star EVSirius 4Winner
MSRP range$12,995$18,155
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†2
Range (high)50 mi†160 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†2
System voltage51 V†148 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length149 in†1123 in†2
Width52.5 in†147 in†2
Height80 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,520 lb†11,430 lb†2
Motor power—5 kW†2
Brakes4-wheel disc†14-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionIndependent Front†1Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Warranty2 yr†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†16.5 yr✓†3
Battery full-replacement coverage—3.5 yr†3
Battery warranty terms5 years on the battery (a lifetime battery warranty is sold separately)†16.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†4Yes†2
Ground clearance6.5 in✓†15.8 in†2
Turning radius—15 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 09/01/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ 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 50 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)MSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) 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 Glyde 6 (G6) 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands at about $14,127 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.