ICON EV i40X vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 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 4 Lifted 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 4 Lifted's 2.
- Both the ICON EV i40X and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40X vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| ICON EVi40XWinner | Star EVJ Model 4 Lifted | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $13,820 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 30 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†2 | 40 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†1 |
| Length | 114 in†4 | 127 in†1 |
| Width | 47.2 in†4 | 49 in†1 |
| Height | 75.3 in†4 | 81 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,829.8 lb†4 | 1,278 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†3 | 4 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 | Front disc, rear mechanical 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)†3 | McPherson coil spring front†1 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†5 | 2 yr†1 |
| 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†1 |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in✓†4 | 6 in†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 16 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
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Star EV J Model 4 Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $240.48/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 i40X or the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted 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.