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Boca EV Mare vs. GEM e6

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

WinnerGEM e6

GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare 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 e6 beats the Boca EV Mare on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the GEM e6 carries 4 years vs the Boca EV Mare's 2.
  • The GEM e6 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Mare vs. GEM e6

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-MARE-VS-GEM-E6
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVMareGEMe6Winner
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (high)86 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V3
Seats2362
Length167 in2
Width55.5 in2
Height73 in2
Curb weight876 lb31,481 lb2
Motor power5 kW36.5 kW2
Motor power (hp)8.7 hp2
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr14 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr17 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes4
Charge time6 hr3
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.

1 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 08/03/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/03/2026

◆ The verdict

GEM e6

It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power6.5 kW vs 5 kWwarranty4-yr vs 2-yr
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 Boca EV Mare or the GEM e6 better?
GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare 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 Mare and the e6 street legal?
The GEM e6 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Mare is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.