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Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

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

WinnerTeko EV Turbo (2+2)

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better price and battery full replacement. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 4 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Teko EV Turbo (2+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Star EV Sirius 4 lands about $19,597 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-VS-TEKO-TURBO
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Star EVSirius 4Teko EVTurbo (2+2)Winner
MSRP range$18,155$9,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†1—
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)60 mi✓†140 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†4
System voltage48 V†151.2 V†3
Seats4†14†2
Length123 in†1—
Width47 in†1—
Height77 in†1—
Curb weight1,430 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†5
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1—
Warranty2 yr†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr†68 yr✓†7
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†68 yr✓†7
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†68 years full replacement (personal-use vehicles only)†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†8
Ground clearance5.8 in†1—
Turning radius15 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~43 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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†5 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: tekoev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

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

Save $8,160 vs the Star EV Sirius 4

Winner

Why it won

price$9,995 vs $18,155battery full replacement8-yr vs 3.5-yrbattery warranty term8-yr vs 6.5-yr

◆ 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 4 lands at about $19,597 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 Sirius 4 or the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) better?
Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Sirius 4 and Turbo (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 4 lands at about $19,597 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) at about $10,947, 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.