EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Star EV Capella 4+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The EPIC Carts E40FX beats the Star EV Capella 4+2 on the better power and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E40FX carries 3 years vs the Star EV Capella 4+2's 2.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40FX and the Star EV Capella 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Star EV Capella 4+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| EPIC CartsE40FXWinner | Star EVCapella 4+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $13,995dealer-quoted MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 119 in†3 | 150.8 in†2 |
| Width | 56 in†3 | 48.6 in†2 |
| Height | 79.5 in†4 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,215 lb†3 | 1,422 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc†5 | Front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension†1 | Independent front suspension†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†6 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†7 | 6.5 yr†8 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†8 |
| 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†8 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†8 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in✓†3 | 4.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 11.8 ft✓†1 | 16.4 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
EPIC Carts E40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.45/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Capella 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Star EV Capella 4+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 EPIC Carts E40FX or the Star EV Capella 4+2 better?
- EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty.