EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
EPIC Carts E60FX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 E60FX beats the Star EV J Model 4 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E60FX carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 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 E60FX lands about $17,307 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E60FX and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE60FXWinner | Star EVJ Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,995 | $13,350 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†1 | 19.5 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 55.1 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | — | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,279 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brakes and Electromagnetic Parking Brake System†1 | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front: Double Wishbone Independent; Rear: Longitudinal Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber†1 | McPherson coil spring front†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†3 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†3 | 6.5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3 yr†3 | 3.5 yr✓†4 |
| 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†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| 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†4 |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in✓†1 | 4 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E60FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV J Model 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/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 E60FX or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- EPIC Carts E60FX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E60FX and J Model 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, 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.