Star EV Capella 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the Star EV Capella 4+2 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the Star EV Capella 4+2's 2.
- Both the Star EV Capella 4+2 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV Capella 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Star EVCapella 4+2 | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $29,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 150.8 in†1 | — |
| Width | 48.6 in†1 | — |
| Height | 77 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,422 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum†1 | — |
| Suspension | Independent front suspension†1 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | 6.5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 16.4 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~80 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 warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
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.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.40/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 4+2 or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.