ICON EV i60L vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
ICON EV i60L takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 i60L beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i60L carries 3 years vs the Star EV Capella 2+2's 2.
- Both the ICON EV i60L and the Star EV Capella 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i60L vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| ICON EVi60LWinner | Star EVCapella 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $11,495 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah✓†2 | 80 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51 V†2 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 4†1 |
| Length | 149 in†2 | 124 in†1 |
| Width | 53 in†2 | 48.6 in†1 |
| Height | 82 in†2 | 79.3 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,541 lb†2 | 1,233 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†2 | 4 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake†2 | Front disc, rear drum†1 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar†2 | Independent front suspension†1 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†2 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†3 | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty | — | 6.5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 10.2 ft†1 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
ICON EV i60Lbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i60L— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 i60L or the Star EV Capella 2+2 better?
- ICON EV i60L takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.