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Star EV Sport

Last updated: 2 October 2026

Motor and performance

Motor power, as the maker rates it
5.5 hp Continuous

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Battery and charging

Battery system
Eight 6 V (48 V) batteries, Trojan T-105

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Other findings

Controller power
400 A Curtis controller

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Voltage reducer
20 A, 48 V to 12 V reducer included

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Chargers

Named by the manufacturer for the STAR Sport. Reported, not endorsed — confirm with them before charging anything.

The manufacturer names 2 for this model and does not say which one a particular machine left the factory with. Read the part number off the label on your own unit.

Battery specs & replacement options

Drive unit

  • STAR 2MO170 motorManufacturer documentedView motor →

    STAR EV states: “Motor assembly Changyin” Scope: Star part 2MO170, p.47 section 9-1 Motor item 1; manual covers Sport 2+2 and Sport 4+2. Footer © 2022 STAR CORPORATION 021622.

  • STAR 2MO055 motorManufacturer documentedView motor →

    STAR EV states: “AC motor for 4/4+2/6/6+2 Classic XP/XPR and Sports XP/XPR, 5KW, 48V” Scope: Star part 2MO055, p.48 section 9-1 AC Motor item 1; the row names Sports XP/XPR. Footer © 2022 STAR CORPORATION 021622.

Identified controller

Identified power-system parts