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EPIC Carts E40L vs. Star EV Sirius 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerEPIC Carts E40L

EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price 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 Sirius 4 on the better price and warranty. 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 EPIC Carts E40L's 25 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E40L carries 3 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4'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 Sirius 4 about $19,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E40L vs. Star EV Sirius 4

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40L-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
EPIC CartsE40LWinnerStar EVSirius 4
MSRP range$12,995 – $15,000$18,155
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)25 mi†140 mi✓†2
Range (high)25 mi†160 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†2
System voltage51 V†348 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length130 in†1123 in†2
Width50 in†147 in†2
Height80.8 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,540 lb†11,430 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†34-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionMacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Warranty3 yr✓†42 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†46.5 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
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†2
Ground clearance6.7 in✓†15.8 in†2
Turning radius12 ft✓†115 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: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†5 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E40L

It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $5,160 vs the Star EV Sirius 4

Winner

Why it won

price$12,995 vs $18,155warranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty term8-yr vs 6.5-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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40LMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,000 by trim$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 EPIC Carts E40L or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E40L 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 EPIC Carts E40L 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.