Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. GEM e6
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV on the better range and warranty.
- Range: the GEM e6 goes up to 43 mi per charge vs the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV's 30 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the GEM e6 carries 4 years vs the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV's 2.
- Both the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV and the GEM e6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. GEM e6
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Club CarOnward 4 Forward LSV | GEMe6Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $14,999 – $16,999MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 30 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | 43 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 163 Ah†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 167 in†2 |
| Width | 49 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 79 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,103 lb†1 | 1,481 lb†2 |
| Motor power | — | 6.5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | 4 wheel hydraulic disc; Electronic Park Brake System†1 | Disk/Hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | Independent wide-track double A-arm front with hydraulic shocks; rear leaf with drag bar†1 | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 4 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†5 | 7 yr✓†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr✓†5 | 4 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†6 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 4 · 75% yr 4–5 · 50% yr 5–6 · 25% yr 6–7†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†7 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | 8 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 12 ft✓†1 | 18.3 ft†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and warranty.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.51/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
GEM e6base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the GEM e6— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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.
Rather skip the configurator? Get a dealer quote on either cart:
Frequently asked
- Is the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV or the GEM e6 better?
- GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty.