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Solana EV XA 6P vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

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

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4+2

Star EV Sirius 4+2 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+2 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+2 about $22,273, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Star EV Sirius 4+2 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+2

COMPARISON · SOLANA-XA-6P-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Solana EVXA 6PStar EVSirius 4+2Winner
MSRP range$12,995$20,680
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†36†2
Length142.9 in†3140 in†2
Width—47 in†2
Height78.7 in†379 in†2
Curb weight—1,550 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, independent front†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 07/30/2026†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+2

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+2 at about $22,273, 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 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4+2MSRP (verified)$20,680.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,290.80
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$22,273

est. $357.04/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+2 better?
Star EV Sirius 4+2 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+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 Solana EV XA 6P lands at about $14,127 and the Star EV Sirius 4+2 at about $22,273, 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+2 street legal?
The Star EV Sirius 4+2 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.