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STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

GEM e2 vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 3, 2026

WinnerGEM e2

GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The GEM e2 beats the Star EV Sirius 2+2 on the better range and power.
  • Range: the GEM e2 goes up to 125 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the GEM e2 carries 4 years vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2's 2.
  • Both the GEM e2 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

GEM e2 vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

COMPARISON · GEM-E2-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
GEMe2WinnerStar EVSirius 2+2
MSRP range$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)125 mi160 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity80 Ah2
System voltage48 V2
Seats2142
Length103 in1117 in2
Width55.5 in147 in2
Height73 in179 in2
Curb weight985 lb11,402 lb2
Motor power5 kW14 kW2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front2
Warranty4 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty7 yr16.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance5.8 in2
Turning radius10.5 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~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.

1 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 08/03/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/03/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

GEM e2

It wins on the better range and power.

Winner

Why it won

range125 mi vs 60 mipower5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty4-yr vs 2-yrbattery warranty7-yr vs 6.5-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

GEM e2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the GEM e2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Star EV Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,495 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 08/2026

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 GEM e2 or the Star EV Sirius 2+2 better?
GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power.