Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. GEM e4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 3, 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 on the better range and power.
- Range: the GEM e4 goes up to 117 mi per charge vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4's 50 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the GEM e4 carries 4 years vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4's 2.
- Both the Edge-EV Vortex V4 and the GEM e4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. GEM e4
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
| Edge-EVVortex V4 | GEMe4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 – $14,495 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 50 mi†1 | 117 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 117.5 in†1 | 135 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 80 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,420 lb†1 | 1,135 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 6.5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc†3 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 4 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 7 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 or the GEM e4 better?
- GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better range and power.