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Solana EV XA 6P vs. Star EV Sirius 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4

Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 beats the Solana EV XA 6P on the better battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Solana EV XA 6P lands about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4 about $19,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Star EV Sirius 4 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Solana EV XA 6P vs. Star EV Sirius 4

COMPARISON · SOLANA-XA-6P-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Solana EVXA 6PStar EVSirius 4Winner
MSRP range$12,995$18,155
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†2
Range (high)—60 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†2
System voltage72 V†348 V†2
Seats6✓†34†2
Length142.9 in†3123 in†2
Width—47 in†2
Height78.7 in†377 in†2
Curb weight—1,430 lb†2
Motor power7.5 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†34-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionFront MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Display size10.1 in†3—
Warranty2 yr†42 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†36.5 yr✓†5
Battery full-replacement coverage—3.5 yr†5
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†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†2
Charge time6 hr†3—
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†5
Ground clearance5.1 in†35.8 in✓†2
Turning radius18 ft†315 ft✓†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4

It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

battery warranty term6.5-yr vs 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 Solana EV XA 6P lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Solana EV XA 6Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Solana EV XA 6PMSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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

Star EV Sirius 4MSRP (verified)$18,155.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,139.30
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$19,597

est. $314.14/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 10/2026

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 Solana EV XA 6P or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the XA 6P and Sirius 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 Solana EV XA 6P lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, 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.
Are both the XA 6P and the Sirius 4 street legal?
The Star EV Sirius 4 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 6P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.