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MadJax XSeries X6 vs. Star EV J Model 4 Lifted

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

WinnerMadJax XSeries X6

MadJax XSeries X6 takes it. It wins on the better power 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 MadJax XSeries X6 beats the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted on the better power and warranty. 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 Lifted'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 Lifted about $15,001, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the MadJax XSeries X6 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted 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 Lifted

COMPARISON · MADJAX-XSERIES-X6-VS-STAR-EV-J-MODEL-4-LIFTED
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
MadJaxXSeries X6WinnerStar EVJ Model 4 Lifted
MSRP range$17,900$13,820
Top speed—25 mph†1
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†1
Range (low)—30 mi†1
Range (high)—40 mi†1
Battery typelithium†2lithium†1
Battery capacity—105 Ah†1
System voltage48 V†248 V†1
Seats6✓†24†1
Length—127 in†1
Width—49 in†1
Height—81 in†1
Curb weight—1,278 lb†1
Motor power5 kW✓†24 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†2—
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—6 in†1
Turning radius—16 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

MadJax XSeries X6

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

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-yrbattery full replacement6-yr vs 3.5-yrbattery warranty term12-yr vs 6.5-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 MadJax XSeries X6 lands at about $19,326 and the Star EV J Model 4 Lifted at about $15,001, 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 4 Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

Star EV J Model 4 LiftedMSRP (verified)$13,820.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$879.20
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$15,001

est. $240.48/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 Lifted better?
MadJax XSeries X6 takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the XSeries X6 and J Model 4 Lifted 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 Lifted at about $15,001, 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.