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MadJax XSeries X6 vs. Star EV J Model 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerStar EV J Model 4

Star EV J Model 4 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Star EV J Model 4 beats the MadJax XSeries X6 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the MadJax XSeries X6 carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 4's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the MadJax XSeries X6 lands about $19,326 and the Star EV J Model 4 about $14,503, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the MadJax XSeries X6 and the Star EV J Model 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

MadJax XSeries X6 vs. Star EV J Model 4

COMPARISON · MADJAX-XSERIES-X6-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
MadJaxXSeries X6Star EVJ Model 4Winner
MSRP range$17,900$13,350
Top speed—25 mph†1
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†1
Range (low)—31 mi†1
Range (high)—31 mi†1
Battery typelithium†2lithium†1
Battery capacity—105 Ah†1
System voltage48 V†248 V†1
Seats6✓†24†1
Length—120 in†1
Width—47 in†1
Height—75 in†1
Curb weight—1,279 lb†1
Motor power5 kW†25 kW†1
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp†2—
BrakesFront/rear hydraulic disc†2Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†1
Suspension—McPherson coil spring front†1
Display size10 in✓†27 in†1
Warranty3 yr✓†22 yr†1
Battery warranty (total term)12 yr✓†26.5 yr†3
Battery full-replacement coverage6 yr✓†43.5 yr†3
Battery warranty terms12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†46.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†1
Ground clearance—4 in†1
Turning radius—15 ft†1
Range, normalized◆ computed—~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: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: boltenergyusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV J Model 4

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

Save $4,550 vs the MadJax XSeries X6

Winner

Why it won

price$13,350 vs $17,900

◆ 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 MadJax XSeries X6 lands at about $19,326 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

MadJax XSeries X6base build · FL out-the-door

MadJax XSeries X6MSRP (verified)$17,900.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,124.00
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$19,326

est. $309.81/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV J Model 4base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV J Model 4MSRP (verified)$13,350.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$851.00
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$14,503

est. $232.49/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 09/2026

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 MadJax XSeries X6 or the Star EV J Model 4 better?
Star EV J Model 4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the XSeries X6 and J Model 4 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 MadJax XSeries X6 lands at about $19,326 and the Star EV J Model 4 at about $14,503, 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.