Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Star EV J Model 2+2
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Star EV J Model 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| GariaVia 4-Seater | Star EVJ Model 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $25,239 – $33,087 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 34 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi✓†1 | 34 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 126 in†1 | 105 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,200 lb†1 | 1,080 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 8 kW✓†1 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1 | Front disc, rear drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1 | McPherson coil spring†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†1 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | 5 yr†1 | 6.5 yr✓†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†4 |
| Charge time | 7 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 11 ft†1 | 10.2 ft✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~40 mi |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it.
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $434.51/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV J Model 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Star EV J Model 2+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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the Star EV J Model 2+2 better?
- Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.