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Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen F4

Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 F4 beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 goes up to 65 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4 and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-F4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Star EVSirius 4Verdi MotorAspen F4Winner
MSRP range$18,155$11,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†1—
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)60 mi†165 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1150 Ah✓†2
System voltage48 V†151.7 V†2
Seats4†14†3
Length123 in†1118 in†2
Width47 in†153 in†2
Height77 in†180 in†2
Curb weight1,430 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc with electric parking brake (Smart Auto-Hold)†4
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1Independent front; heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size—11 in†2
Warranty2 yr†13 yr✓†4
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr✓†55 yr†4
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†5—
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†5—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†6
Ground clearance5.8 in†17.8 in✓†2
Turning radius15 ft†1—
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 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†4 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†5 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

Save $6,160 vs the Star EV Sirius 4

Winner

Why it won

range65 mi vs 60 miprice$11,995 vs $18,155warranty3-yr vs 2-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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.

Verdi Motor Aspen F4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen F4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$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 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Sirius 4 and Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.