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ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

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

WinnerROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) beats the Star EV Capella 4+2 on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) and the Star EV Capella 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

COMPARISON · ROKIT-VENOM-EV-6-VS-STAR-EV-CAPELLA-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
ROKITEdition Venom EV (6-Seat)WinnerStar EVCapella 4+2
MSRP range$22,000
Top speed25 mph1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage72 V248 V1
Seats6361
Length150.8 in1
Width48.6 in1
Height77 in1
Curb weight1,422 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
BrakesFront disc, rear drum1
SuspensionIndependent front suspension1
Display size10 in2
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance4.8 in1
Turning radius16.4 ft1
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 07/30/20262 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)base build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat)MSRP (verified)$22,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,370.00
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$23,672

est. $379.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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

No sourced base price for the Star EV Capella 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) or the Star EV Capella 4+2 better?
ROKIT Edition Venom EV (6-Seat) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.