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Garia Via 4-Seater vs. ICON EV i20X

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

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the ICON EV i20X on the better power. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the ICON EV i20X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Garia Via 4-Seater vs. ICON EV i20X

COMPARISON · GARIA-VIA-4-VS-ICON-I20X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
GariaVia 4-SeaterWinnerICON EVi20X
MSRP range$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage48 V151 V2
Seats4122
Length126 in1
Width48 in1
Height73 in1
Curb weight1,200 lb1
Motor power8 kW15 kW2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels1Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers1Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)2
Display size10.1 in2
Warranty3 yr13 yr3
Battery warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Charge time7 hr1
Turning radius11 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

power8 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

ICON EV i20Xbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the ICON EV i20X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 09/2026

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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the ICON EV i20X better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.