Star EV J Model 4
The Star EV J Model 4 is the four-passenger J Model, with a Marxon 48V 105Ah lithium pack, a 5 kW HSLT AC motor and MCX 450A controller, front disc / rear drum brakes, McPherson front suspension, a 7-inch display with backup camera, and a 31-mile full-load range. It ships at 19.5 mph; 25 mph is its LSV configuration. Warranty is 2-year bumper-to-bumper, 4-year frame, and Star's 6.5-year lithium battery warranty (free replacement through month 42). Star EV publishes no factory MSRP; its dealer feed lists $13,350. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $13,350.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 09/26/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$334/mi of range · $3,338/seat vs. the field median $283/mi · $3,000/seat across 86 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 value class without paying up for the belt.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19.5 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | 31 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 31 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†1 |
| Length | 120 in†1 |
| Width | 47 in†1 |
| Height | 75 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,279 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear mechanical drum with foot parking brake†1 |
| Suspension | McPherson coil spring front†1 |
| Display size | 7 in†1 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6.5 yr†2 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3.5 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty terms | 6.5 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†1 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 |
| Turning radius | 15 ft†1 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈5.04 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
- $3,338
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $334
- MSRP ÷ ~40 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $2,649
- MSRP ÷ 5.04 kWh
- Power-to-weight
- 3.9 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. Cost per kWh is what the price actually buys you in battery — the single figure that separates a cheap cart from an under-batteried one, and almost nobody publishes it. Pack energy is the maker's published kWh where they give one, otherwise volts × amp-hours.
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
- No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.
Frequently asked
- Is the Star EV J Model 4 street legal?
- Yes. The Star EV J Model 4 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 J Model 4 go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Star EV J Model 4 go on a charge?
- Up to 31 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
- How much does the Star EV J Model 4 cost?
- $13,350 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 J Model 4 seat?
- The Star EV J Model 4 seats 4.
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