ICON EV i40L vs. Star EV J-Plus 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 5, 2026
ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price and power. 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 i40L beats the Star EV J-Plus 2+2 on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40L carries 3 years vs the Star EV J-Plus 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 i40L lands about $10,422 and the Star EV J-Plus 2+2 about $14,053, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40L and the Star EV J-Plus 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
ICON EV i40L vs. Star EV J-Plus 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/05/2026
| ICON EVi40LWinner | Star EVJ-Plus 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $9,500 – $11,495dealer price | $12,925dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| 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†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | 113 in†4 | 105 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†4 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 82 in†4 | 75 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,300 lb†4 | 1,080 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†4 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†4 | McPherson coil spring†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 10 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 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | — | 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 price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,425 vs the Star EV J-Plus 2+2
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 i40L lands at about $10,422 and the Star EV J-Plus 2+2 at about $14,053, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ICON EV i40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $167.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV J-Plus 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $225.27/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 i40L or the Star EV J-Plus 2+2 better?
- ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i40L and J-Plus 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 i40L lands at about $10,422 and the Star EV J-Plus 2+2 at about $14,053, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.