Star EV J Model 4 vs. Venom EV Strike 2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 Venom EV Strike 2 beats the Star EV J Model 4 on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Venom EV Strike 2 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 4's 31 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Venom EV Strike 2 carries 3 years vs the Star EV J Model 4's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Star EV J Model 4 lands about $14,503 and the Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Star EV J Model 4 and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV J Model 4 vs. Venom EV Strike 2
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Star EVJ Model 4 | Venom EVStrike 2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,350 | $12,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19.5 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 31 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 31 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 4✓†1 | 2†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 98 in†2 |
| Width | 47 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 75 in†1 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,279 lb†1 | 960 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†1 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | McPherson coil spring front†1 | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | 7 in†1 | 10 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 3 yr✓†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6.5 yr†5 | 8 yr✓†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3.5 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†5 | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | 6.3 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 15 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~44 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 range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $855 vs the Star EV J Model 4
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 J Model 4 lands at about $14,503 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Star EV J Model 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $217.96/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 J Model 4 or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
- Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the J Model 4 and Strike 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 J Model 4 lands at about $14,503 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.