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STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerStar EV Capella 4+2

Star EV Capella 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Star EV Capella 4+2 beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power.
  • Both the Star EV Capella 2+2 and the Star EV Capella 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Star EV Capella 4+2

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-CAPELLA-2-2-VS-STAR-EV-CAPELLA-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Star EVCapella 2+2Star EVCapella 4+2Winner
MSRP range$11,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph1
Battery typelithium1lithium1
Battery capacity80 Ah1105 Ah1
System voltage48 V148 V1
Seats4161
Length124 in1150.8 in1
Width48.6 in148.6 in1
Height79.3 in177 in1
Curb weight1,233 lb11,422 lb1
Motor power4 kW15 kW1
BrakesFront disc, rear drum1Front disc, rear drum1
SuspensionIndependent front suspension1Independent front suspension1
Warranty2 yr12 yr1
Battery warranty6.5 yr16.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2Yes2
Ground clearance4.8 in14.8 in1
Turning radius10.2 ft116.4 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~31 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: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Capella 4+2

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 4 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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

Star EV Capella 2+2MSRP (verified)$11,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$739.70
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$12,537

est. $200.97/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 07/2026

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 Star EV Capella 2+2 or the Star EV Capella 4+2 better?
Star EV Capella 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better power.