Edge-EV Vortex V6 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
Edge-EV Vortex V6 vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Edge-EVVortex V6 | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,995 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 160 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 72 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 117.9 in†2 |
| Height | — | 80 in†2 |
| Motor power | — | 6.3 kW†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†3 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | — | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†2 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†3 | 9 in†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†3 | 4 hr✓†2 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.1 in†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 lands at about $16,247 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Edge-EV Vortex V6base build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.44/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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 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 Vortex V6 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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 lands at about $16,247 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.