ICON EV i60LX vs. Star EV J Model 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
ICON EV i60LX takes it. It wins on the better range 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 i60LX beats the Star EV J Model 4 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the ICON EV i60LX goes up to 32 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4's 31 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i60LX carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 4's 2.
- Both the ICON EV i60LX and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i60LX vs. Star EV J Model 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| ICON EVi60LXWinner | Star EVJ Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $13,350 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 31 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 32 mi✓†2 | 31 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 | 6✓†3 | 4†1 |
| Length | 147.4 in†4 | 120 in†1 |
| Width | 51.6 in†4 | 47 in†1 |
| Height | 79.9 in†4 | 75 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,560 lb†4 | 1,279 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 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 | 7 in†1 |
| 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 | 4 in†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 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 range 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 i60LXbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i60LX— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Star EV J Model 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/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 i60LX or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
- ICON EV i60LX takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.