Boca EV Colt vs. GEM e4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 GEM e4 beats the Boca EV Colt on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the GEM e4 carries 4 years vs the Boca EV Colt's 2.
- The GEM e4 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Boca EV Colt vs. GEM e4
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| Boca EVColt | GEMe4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 20 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 41 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | — | 58 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 163 Ah✓†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | — |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | 116 in†1 | 135 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 77 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,042 lb†4 | 1,135 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brakes†1 | Disk/Hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | Dual A-arm wishbone front; trailing-arm independent rear†1 | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†4 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 4 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†1 | 7 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr✓†1 | 4 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years: 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated†1 | 7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†5 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 4 · 75% yr 4–5 · 50% yr 5–6 · 25% yr 6–7†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†4 | 6 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | — | 8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 14.4 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
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 Boca EV Colt or the GEM e4 better?
- GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- Are both the Colt and the e4 street legal?
- The GEM e4 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Colt is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.