Star EV Sirius 2+2 vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better value 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV Sirius 2+2 vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Star EVSirius 2+2 | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,995 – $16,495 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 80 Ah†1 | 160 Ah✓†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 117 in†1 | 117.9 in†3 |
| Width | 47 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79 in†1 | 80 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,402 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 6.3 kW✓†3 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | 6.5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in†1 | 7.1 in✓†3 |
| Turning radius | 10.5 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~31 mi | ~61 mi✓ |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it.
It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Sirius 2+2 lands at about $13,067 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Star EV Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/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 Sirius 2+2 or the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
- Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Sirius 2+2 and Roadster 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 Sirius 2+2 lands at about $13,067 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.