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Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 3, 2026

WinnerKandi America Kruiser 6PRO

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO beats the Star EV Capella 4+2 on the better power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Star EV Capella 4+2 carries 2 years vs the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO's 1.
  • Both the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO and the Star EV Capella 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

COMPARISON · KANDI-KRUISER-6PRO-VS-STAR-EV-CAPELLA-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
Kandi AmericaKruiser 6PROWinnerStar EVCapella 4+2
Price range$13,999MSRP—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)37 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity150 Ah✓†1105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats6†16†2
Length153.5 in†1150.8 in†2
Width52.5 in†148.6 in†2
Height76 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,720 lb†11,422 lb†2
Motor power6.5 kW✓†15 kW†2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum†1Front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionFront independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle†1Independent front suspension†2
Display size10 in†1—
Warranty1 yr†12 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)3 yr†36.5 yr✓†4
Battery full-replacement coverage3 yr†33.5 yr✓†4
Battery warranty terms36 months, parts and labor†36.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†4
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†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†2
Charge time6.5 hr†1—
Ground clearance7 in✓†14.8 in†2
Turning radius—16.4 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~58 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.

†1 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†3 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 11/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO

It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power6.5 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRObase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser 6PROMSRP (verified)$13,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.94
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$15,191

est. $243.52/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV Capella 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Star EV Capella 4+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 11/2026

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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO or the Star EV Capella 4+2 better?
Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.