Denago EV CITY vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Denago EV CITY vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Denago EVCITY | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $16,500 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 205 Ah✓†1 | 160 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | — | 117.9 in†3 |
| Height | — | 80 in†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†1 | 6.3 kW†3 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent front and rear†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†4 |
| Charge time | 5 hr†1 | 4 hr✓†3 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.1 in†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~84 mi✓ | ~61 mi |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it.
It wins on the better value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Denago EV CITYbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $286.02/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/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 Denago EV CITY or the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
- Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the CITY and Roadster 2+2 cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.