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Star EV J Model 2+2 vs. Star EV Sirius 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4

Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 beats the Star EV J Model 2+2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 4 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 2+2's 34 mi.
  • Both the Star EV J Model 2+2 and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV J Model 2+2 vs. Star EV Sirius 4

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-J-MODEL-2-2-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Star EVJ Model 2+2Star EVSirius 4Winner
MSRP range—$18,155
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)34 mi†140 mi✓†2
Range (high)34 mi†160 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length105 in†1123 in†2
Width47 in†147 in†2
Height75 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,080 lb†11,430 lb†2
Motor power4 kW†15 kW✓†2
BrakesFront disc, rear drum with foot parking brake†14-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionMcPherson coil spring†1Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Display size7 in†1—
Warranty2 yr†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr†36.5 yr†3
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†33.5 yr†3
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†36.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4 in†15.8 in✓†2
Turning radius10.2 ft✓†115 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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 07/30/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 34 mipower5 kW vs 4 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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

No sourced base price for the Star EV J Model 2+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4MSRP (verified)$18,155.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,139.30
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$19,597

est. $314.14/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 09/2026

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 J Model 2+2 or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.