ICON EV i40FX vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
ICON EV i40FX takes it. It wins on the better price 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 4 on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Star EV J Model 4 goes up to 31 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40FX's 30 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40FX carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 4's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i40FX lands about $13,491 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40FX and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40FX vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| ICON EVi40FXWinner | Star EVJ Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,395 | $13,350 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†3 | 19.5 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 31 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†4 | 31 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 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 79.2 in†1 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,270 lb†1 | 1,279 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes†3 | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent†3 | McPherson coil spring front†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†5 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 6.5 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†1 | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 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 price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $955 vs the Star EV J Model 4
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i40FX lands at about $13,491 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/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 ICON EV i40FX or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- ICON EV i40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i40FX and J Model 4 cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i40FX lands at about $13,491 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.