Boca EV Mare vs. Tago Palmetto
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Tago Palmetto beats the Boca EV Mare on the better power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- The Tago Palmetto 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 · Central Florida Edition
Boca EV Mare vs. Tago Palmetto
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Boca EVMare | TagoPalmettoWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | — | $19,375MSRP |
| Top speed | 20 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 120 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†3 | — |
| Length | 95 in†1 | 141.7 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 52.8 in†2 |
| Height | 74 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 876 lb†3 | 1,201 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 6 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.1 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brakes†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Dual A-arm wishbone front; trailing-arm independent rear†1 | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 2 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†1 | 6 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years: 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 12.9 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~50 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 power. 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.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Boca EV Marebase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Boca EV Mare— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Tago Palmettobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $334.87/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 Boca EV Mare or the Tago Palmetto better?
- Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Palmetto street legal?
- The Tago Palmetto 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.