ICON EV i40FX vs. Star EV J Model 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
ICON EV i40FX 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 ICON EV i40FX beats the Star EV J Model 2+2 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40FX carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 2+2's 2.
- Both the ICON EV i40FX and the Star EV J Model 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40FX vs. Star EV J Model 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| ICON EVi40FXWinner | Star EVJ Model 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,395 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | — | 34 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 34 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 105 in†2 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 79.2 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,270 lb†1 | 1,080 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†3 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes†3 | Front disc, rear drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent†3 | McPherson coil spring†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†4 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 6.5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†1 | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 10.2 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
ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $216.26/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 ICON EV i40FX or the Star EV J Model 2+2 better?
- ICON EV i40FX takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.