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ICON EV i20X vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4+2

Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Star EV Sirius 4+2 beats the ICON EV i20X on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i20X carries 3 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4+2's 2.
  • Both the ICON EV i20X and the Star EV Sirius 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ICON EV i20X vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

COMPARISON · ICON-I20X-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
ICON EVi20XStar EVSirius 4+2Winner
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah1
System voltage51 V248 V1
Seats2261
Length140 in1
Width47 in1
Height79 in1
Curb weight1,550 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake24-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)2Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1
Display size10.1 in2
Warranty3 yr32 yr1
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance5.8 in1
Turning radius15 ft1
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: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4+2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.

Winner
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 ICON EV i20X or the Star EV Sirius 4+2 better?
Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.