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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 vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Sirius 4+2 on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4 and the Star EV Sirius 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

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

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Star EVSirius 4WinnerStar EVSirius 4+2
MSRP range$18,155—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†1
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†119.5 mph†1
Range (low)40 mi†140 mi†1
Range (high)60 mi†160 mi†1
Battery typelithium†1lithium†1
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†1
System voltage48 V†148 V†1
Seats4†16✓†1
Length123 in†1140 in†1
Width47 in†147 in†1
Height77 in†179 in†1
Curb weight1,430 lb†11,550 lb†1
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†1
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front†1
Warranty2 yr†12 yr†1
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr†26.5 yr†2
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†23.5 yr†2
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†26.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†1
Ground clearance5.8 in†15.8 in†1
Turning radius15 ft†115 ft†1
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 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

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.

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 Sirius 4 or the Star EV Sirius 4+2 better?
Star EV Sirius 4 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.