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Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerStar EV Sirius 2+2

Star EV Sirius 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 Star EV Sirius 2+2 beats the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 2+2 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO's 37 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Star EV Sirius 2+2 carries 2 years vs the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO's 1.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO lands about $15,191 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

COMPARISON · KANDI-KRUISER-6PRO-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Kandi AmericaKruiser 6PROStar EVSirius 2+2Winner
MSRP range$13,999$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)37 mi160 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah180 Ah2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats6142
Length153.5 in1117 in2
Width52.5 in147 in2
Height76 in179 in2
Curb weight1,720 lb11,402 lb2
Motor power6.5 kW14 kW2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionFront independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle1Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front2
Display size10 in1
Warranty1 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty3 yr16.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time6.5 hr1
Ground clearance7 in15.8 in2
Turning radius10.5 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~58 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.

1 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 2+2

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

Save $2,004 vs the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 37 miprice$11,995 vs $13,999warranty2-yr vs 1-yrbattery warranty6.5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO lands at about $15,191 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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 Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,495 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). 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 07/2026

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 Sirius 2+2 better?
Star EV Sirius 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Kruiser 6PRO and Sirius 2+2 cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO lands at about $15,191 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.