EPIC Carts E40L vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and power. 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 Sirius 2+2 on the better price and power. 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 Sirius 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 $12,484 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 about $17,959, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE40LWinner | Star EVSirius 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,445 – $13,899dealer price | $16,610dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†2 |
| 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 | 117 in†2 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 79 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,402 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†3 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3 | Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†4 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†4 | 6.5 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†5 |
| 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†5 |
| 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†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†1 | 5.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 12 ft†1 | 10.5 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 price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $5,165 vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2
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 $12,484 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $17,959, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.12/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $287.89/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 Sirius 2+2 better?
- EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E40L and Sirius 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 $12,484 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $17,959, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.