ICON EV i40X 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 i40X 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 i40X 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 i40X carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 2+2's 2.
- Both the ICON EV i40X 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 i40X vs. Star EV J Model 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| ICON EVi40XWinner | Star EVJ Model 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 34 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | — | 34 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51 V†2 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 4†1 |
| Length | — | 105 in†1 |
| Width | — | 47 in†1 |
| Height | — | 75 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,080 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†2 | 4 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 | Front disc, rear drum with foot parking brake†1 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†2 | McPherson coil spring†1 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†2 | 7 in†1 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†3 | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty | — | 6.5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 10.2 ft†1 |
| 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
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 i40X or the Star EV J Model 2+2 better?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.