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Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4+2

Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 4+2 beats the Kandi America Kruiser Element on the better range. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 4+2 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Kandi America Kruiser Element's 28 mi.
  • Both the Kandi America Kruiser Element and the Star EV Sirius 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Kandi America Kruiser Element vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

COMPARISON · KANDI-KRUISER-ELEMENT-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Kandi AmericaKruiser ElementStar EVSirius 4+2Winner
MSRP range$8,499
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)28 mi160 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity100 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage51.2 V148 V2
Seats4162
Length140 in2
Width47 in2
Height79 in2
Curb weight1,550 lb2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front2
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time6.5 hr1
Ground clearance5.8 in2
Turning radius15 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~41 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 08/01/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4+2

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

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 28 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser ElementMSRP (verified)$8,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.94
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$9,361

est. $150.06/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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

No sourced base price for the Star EV Sirius 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 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 08/2026

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 Element or the Star EV Sirius 4+2 better?
Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.