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Boca EV Mare vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

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

WinnerTeko EV Turbo (2+2)

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Teko EV Turbo (2+2) beats the Boca EV Mare on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • The Teko EV Turbo (2+2) 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. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-MARE-VS-TEKO-TURBO
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVMareTeko EVTurbo (2+2)Winner
MSRP range$9,995 – $12,995
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah5
System voltage48 V351.2 V4
Seats2342
Curb weight876 lb3
Motor power5 kW35 kW6
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake6
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr18 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes7
Charge time6 hr3
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~43 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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20266 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, 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.

Winner

◆ 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.

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 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 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) better?
Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, 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.
Are both the Mare and the Turbo (2+2) street legal?
The Teko EV Turbo (2+2) 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.