Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 lands about $12,537 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,357, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Star EV Capella 2+2 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Star EVCapella 2+2 | Verdi MotorAspen S4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,495 | $8,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 65 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 80 Ah†1 | 150 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 124 in†1 | 118 in†2 |
| Width | 48.6 in†1 | 53 in†2 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,233 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent front suspension†1 | Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2 |
| Display size | — | 11 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | 6.5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in†1 | 7.8 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 10.2 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~31 mi | ~62 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,000 vs the Star EV Capella 2+2
Why it won
◆ 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $150.00/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
- Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Capella 2+2 and Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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.