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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 Sirius 2+2

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

WinnerStar EV Capella 2+2

Star EV Capella 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 2+2 beats the Star EV Sirius 2+2 on the better price.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Star EV Capella 2+2 lands about $12,537 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Star EV Capella 2+2 and the Star EV Sirius 2+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 Sirius 2+2

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-CAPELLA-2-2-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Star EVCapella 2+2WinnerStar EVSirius 2+2
MSRP range$11,495$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)60 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity80 Ah180 Ah2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length124 in1117 in2
Width48.6 in147 in2
Height79.3 in179 in2
Curb weight1,233 lb11,402 lb2
Motor power4 kW14 kW2
BrakesFront disc, rear drum14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionIndependent front suspension1Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front2
Warranty2 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr16.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes3
Ground clearance4.8 in15.8 in2
Turning radius10.2 ft110.5 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~31 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.

1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Capella 2+2

It wins on the better price.

Save $500 vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2

Winner

Why it won

price$11,495 vs $11,995

◆ 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 lands at about $12,537 and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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 Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,495 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 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 Sirius 2+2 better?
Star EV Capella 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the Capella 2+2 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 lands at about $12,537 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.