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Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

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

WinnerEdge-EV Vortex V4

Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Edge-EV Vortex V4 goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands about $14,657 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Vortex V4 and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
Edge-EVVortex V4WinnerGariaVia 4-Seater
MSRP range$13,495 – $14,495$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)50 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage72 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length117.5 in1126 in2
Width53 in148 in2
Height80 in173 in2
Curb weight1,420 lb11,200 lb2
Motor power5 kW18 kW2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc3Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers2
Warranty2 yr13 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Charge time7 hr2
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius11 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/20265 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Vortex V4

It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $11,744 vs the Garia Via 4-Seater

Winner

Why it won

range50 mi vs 40 miprice$13,495 vs $25,239

◆ 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 07/2026

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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Vortex V4 and Via 4-Seater 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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.