Star EV Capella 2+2
The Star EV Capella 2+2 is a premium four-passenger LSV, offered street-legal at 25 mph with a 48V 4 kW AC motor and lithium options from 80Ah to 210Ah, independent front suspension, QDS quiet drive, and a rear flip seat. Star EV does not publish a range figure for the Capella ('range varies by battery package and terrain'), nor charge time, display size, kWh, horsepower, or MSRP; the $11,495 figure is a dealer starting price. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $11,495.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/30/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$371/mi of range · $2,874/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.
Your pick if
you want a proven factory-LSV in the premium class without paying up for the belt.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 80 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†1 |
| Length | 124 in†1 |
| Width | 48.6 in†1 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,233 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum†1 |
| Suspension | Independent front suspension†1 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty | 6.5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in†1 |
| Turning radius | 10.2 ft†1 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈3.84 kWh pack (system voltage × amp-hours) at a standard 0.125 kWh per mile — the same efficiency on every model, so ranges compare apples-to-apples. Real-world range varies with load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
◆ Value scorecard
- Cost per seat
- $2,874
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $371
- MSRP ÷ ~31 mi
- Power-to-weight
- 3.2 W/lb
- motor watts ÷ weight
- Warranty
- 2 / 6.5 yr
- vehicle / battery
Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate.
Read from the verified specs
Where it wins, where it gives
Strengths
- Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
Trade-offs
- Shorter warranty than the class leaders — 2 years.
- Manufacturer hasn't published a range figure — we left it blank rather than guess.
Frequently asked
- Is the Star EV Capella 2+2 street legal?
- Yes. The Star EV Capella 2+2 is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
- How fast does the Star EV Capella 2+2 go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How much does the Star EV Capella 2+2 cost?
- $11,495 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Star EV Capella 2+2 seat?
- The Star EV Capella 2+2 seats 4.
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