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Alset LR EV4 vs. Sierra LSV AX5

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

WinnerSierra LSV AX5

Sierra LSV AX5 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Sierra LSV AX5 beats the Alset LR EV4 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Sierra LSV AX5 carries 3 years vs the Alset LR EV4's 2.
  • Both the Alset LR EV4 and the Sierra LSV AX5 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Alset LR EV4 vs. Sierra LSV AX5

COMPARISON · ALSET-LR-EV4-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX5
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
AlsetLR EV4Sierra LSVAX5Winner
MSRP range—$9,995 – $10,795
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†2
Range (high)—45 mi†2
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—125 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4✓†12†2
Length114 in†196 in†2
Width48 in†149.5 in†2
Height71 in†172 in†2
Curb weight—925 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disk Brakes and Electromagnetic Parking Brake System†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
Warranty2 yr†33 yr✓†4
Battery warranty (total term)—8 yr†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†2
Range, normalized◆ computed—~48 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

†1 SOURCE: alset-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: alset-ev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Sierra LSV AX5

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Alset LR EV4base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Alset LR EV4— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Sierra LSV AX5base build · FL out-the-door

Sierra LSV AX5MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $10,795 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 EV4 or the Sierra LSV AX5 better?
Sierra LSV AX5 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.