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Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Advanced EV Advent 2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Garia Via 4-Seater goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Advanced EV Advent 2's 35 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Advanced EV Advent 2's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 2 lands about $9,149 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Advanced EV Advent 2 and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · ADVANCED-EV-ADVENT-2-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Advanced EVAdvent 2GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner
MSRP range$8,299$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)25 mi1
Range (high)35 mi140 mi2
Battery typelead-acid1lithium2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats2142
Length113 in1126 in2
Width46 in148 in2
Height74 in173 in2
Curb weight1,235 lb11,200 lb2
Motor power4 kW18 kW2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels2
Suspension4-wheel coil-over1Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers2
Warranty2 yr13 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time8 hr17 hr2
Turning radius11 ft2
1 SOURCE: golfcartsearch.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 35 mipower8 kW vs 4 kWwarranty3-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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $9,149 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Advanced EV Advent 2base build · FL out-the-door

Advanced EV Advent 2MSRP (verified)$8,299.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$547.94
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$9,149

est. $146.66/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 08/2026

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 Advanced EV Advent 2 or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Advent 2 and Via 4-Seater 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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $9,149 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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.