GEM e6 vs. Star EV Sirius 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
GEM e6 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 e6 beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better range and power.
- Range: the GEM e6 goes up to 86 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 60 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the GEM e6 carries 4 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 2.
- Both the GEM e6 and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
GEM e6 vs. Star EV Sirius 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| GEMe6Winner | Star EVSirius 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $18,155 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 86 mi✓†1 | 60 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 167 in†1 | 123 in†2 |
| Width | 55.5 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,481 lb†1 | 1,430 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.5 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Disk/Hydraulic drum†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†1 | Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2 |
| Warranty | 4 yr✓†1 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 7 yr✓†3 | 6.5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 4 yr✓†3 | 3.5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty terms | 7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†3 | 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 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in✓†1 | 5.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 18.3 ft†1 | 15 ft✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~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 range and power.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
GEM e6base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the GEM e6— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $314.14/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 GEM e6 or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
- GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better range and power.