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Alset LR EV2 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. 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 Alset LR EV2 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Alset LR EV2's 2.
  • Both the Alset LR EV2 and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Alset LR EV2 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · ALSET-LR-EV2-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
AlsetLR EV2GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner
MSRP range—$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery type—lithium†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats2†14✓†2
Length114 in†1126 in†2
Width48 in†148 in†2
Height71 in†173 in†2
Curb weight—1,200 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†18 kW✓†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disk Brakes and Electromagnetic Parking Brake System†1Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2
Suspension—Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2
Warranty2 yr†33 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†4Yes†5
Charge time—7 hr†2
Ground clearance—6.5 in†6
Turning radius—11 ft†2
†1 SOURCE: alset-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: alset-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 10/02/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

power8 kW vs 5 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Alset LR EV2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Alset LR EV2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 10/2026

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 Alset LR EV2 or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.