Rogue Carts R2 vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R2 takes it. It wins on the better price and 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 Rogue Carts R2 beats the Star EV Sirius 2+2 on the better price and power. 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 Rogue Carts R2's 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R2 lands about $12,855 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R2 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R2 vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR2Winner | Star EVSirius 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,795 | $11,995 – $16,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | 19.5 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah✓†1 | 80 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†2 |
| Length | 118 in†1 | 117 in†2 |
| Width | 46.8 in†1 | 47 in†2 |
| Height | 77.5 in†1 | 79 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,402 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†1 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 6.5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| 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 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | 5.8 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 10.5 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $200 vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2
Why it won
◆ 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
Rather skip the configurator? Get a dealer quote on either cart:
Frequently asked
- Is the Rogue Carts R2 or the Star EV Sirius 2+2 better?
- Rogue Carts R2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the R2 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 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.