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Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Venom EV Strike 4

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

WinnerVenom EV Strike 4

Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. 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 4 beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better price and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Venom EV Strike 4 carries 3 years vs the Star EV Sirius 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 Sirius 4 lands about $19,597 and the Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4 and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Venom EV Strike 4

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Star EVSirius 4Venom EVStrike 4Winner
MSRP range$18,155$12,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†1—
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)60 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†3
System voltage48 V†152 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length123 in†1119 in†2
Width47 in†151 in†2
Height77 in†176.5 in†2
Curb weight1,430 lb†11,160 lb†4
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1Dual-camber independent MacPherson front; independent rear with dual coil-overs†2
Display size—10 in†2
Warranty2 yr†13 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr†68 yr✓†7
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†6—
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, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†8
Ground clearance5.8 in†16.3 in✓†2
Turning radius15 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.

†1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: centralclassiccars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†5 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Strike 4

It wins on the better price and warranty.

Save $5,156 vs the Star EV Sirius 4

Winner

Why it won

price$12,999 vs $18,155warranty3-yr vs 2-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 Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, 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.

Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 4MSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/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 Venom EV Strike 4 better?
Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty.
What do the Sirius 4 and Strike 4 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 Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, 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.