Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 range and power. 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) on the better range and power.
- Range: the GEM e4 goes up to 58 mi per charge vs the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)'s 30 mi.
- Both the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and the GEM e4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. GEM e4
LAST VERIFIED 11/05/2026
| Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) | GEMe4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $14,299MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 41 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | 58 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 163 Ah†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 108 in†1 | 135 in†2 |
| Width | 48.8 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 76 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 954 lb†1 | 1,135 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 3.5 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.7 hp†1 | 8.7 hp✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake†1 | Disk/Hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear†1 | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2 |
| Warranty | — | 4 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†4 | 7 yr✓†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr✓†6 | 4 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 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) | Yes†1 | Yes†7 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in†1 | 8 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 9.3 ft✓†1 | 14.4 ft†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $248.62/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
GEM e4base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the GEM e4— 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.
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Frequently asked
- Is the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the GEM e4 better?
- GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better range and power.