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ICON EV i40FX vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

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

WinnerStar EV Sirius 2+2

Star EV Sirius 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 2+2 beats the ICON EV i40FX on the better price.
  • Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40FX carries 3 years vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2'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 Sirius 2+2 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the ICON EV i40FX and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ICON EV i40FX vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

COMPARISON · ICON-I40FX-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
ICON EVi40FXStar EVSirius 2+2Winner
MSRP range$12,395$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Top speed as delivered19 mph3
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)60 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah380 Ah2
System voltage51 V348 V2
Seats4342
Length120 in1117 in2
Width51.2 in147 in2
Height79.2 in179 in2
Curb weight1,270 lb11,402 lb2
Motor power5 kW34 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes34-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent3Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front2
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty3 yr42 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Ground clearance6.7 in15.8 in2
Turning radius10.5 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~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: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 2+2

It wins on the better price.

Save $400 vs the ICON EV i40FX

Winner

Why it won

price$11,995 vs $12,395

◆ 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 Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i40FXMSRP (verified)$12,395.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$793.70
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$13,491

est. $216.26/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 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 i40FX or the Star EV Sirius 2+2 better?
Star EV Sirius 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the i40FX and Sirius 2+2 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 Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, 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.