The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S6

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen S6

Verdi Motor Aspen S6 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 S6 beats the Star EV Sirius 4+2 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 goes up to 65 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 4+2's 60 mi.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4+2 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S6

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Star EVSirius 4+2Verdi MotorAspen S6Winner
MSRP range$11,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)60 mi165 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1150 Ah2
System voltage48 V151.7 V2
Seats6162
Length140 in1149 in2
Width47 in153 in2
Height79 in180 in2
Curb weight1,550 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)14-wheel hydraulic disc2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs2
Display size11 in2
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance5.8 in17.8 in2
Turning radius15 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen S6

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

Winner

Why it won

range65 mi vs 60 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Star EV Sirius 4+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Verdi Motor Aspen S6base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S6MSRP (verified)$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 08/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

Rather skip the configurator? Get a dealer quote on either cart:

Frequently asked

Is the Star EV Sirius 4+2 or the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen S6 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.