EPIC Carts E40L vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. 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 EPIC Carts E40L beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E40L carries 3 years vs the Star EV Capella 2+2's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E40L lands about $14,127 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Star EV Capella 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| EPIC CartsE40LWinner | Star EVCapella 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 – $15,000 | $11,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah✓†3 | 80 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 124 in†2 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 48.6 in†2 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,233 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†3 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3 | Independent front suspension†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†4 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr✓†4 | 6.5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 10.2 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi✓ | ~31 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. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 EPIC Carts E40L or the Star EV Capella 2+2 better?
- EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E40L and Capella 2+2 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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $12,537, 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.