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
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
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 2 | GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $8,299 | $25,239 – $33,087 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lead-acid†1 | lithium†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†2 |
| Length | 113 in†1 | 126 in†2 |
| Width | 46 in†1 | 48 in†2 |
| Height | 74 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,235 lb†1 | 1,200 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 8 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | — | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2 |
| Suspension | 4-wheel coil-over†1 | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 3 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†4 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†1 | 7 hr✓†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 11 ft†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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
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
est. $434.51/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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.