Garia Via 4-Seater 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 warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 GEM e4 beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the GEM e4 goes up to 58 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the GEM e4 carries 4 years vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 3.
- Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the GEM e4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Garia Via 4-Seater vs. GEM e4
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| GariaVia 4-Seater | GEMe4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $34,813 – $37,802MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 41 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 58 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 163 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 126 in†1 | 135 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,200 lb†1 | 1,135 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 8 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1 | Disk/Hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1 | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†1 | 4 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†1 | 7 yr✓†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 4 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†4 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 4 · 75% yr 4–5 · 50% yr 5–6 · 25% yr 6–7†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | 7 hr†1 | 6 hr✓†3 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†7 | 8 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 11 ft✓†1 | 14.4 ft†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $597.20/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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the GEM e4 better?
- GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.