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Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 15, 2026

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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.

Key takeaways

  • The Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro's 1.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Garia Via 4-Seater lands about $27,106 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro about $10,951, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

COMPARISON · GARIA-VIA-4-VS-KANDI-KRUISER-4PRO
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
GariaVia 4-SeaterWinnerKandi AmericaKruiser 4Pro
MSRP range$25,239 – $33,087$9,999
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length126 in1120 in2
Width48 in152.5 in2
Height73 in177 in2
Curb weight1,200 lb11,296 lb2
Motor power8 kW15 kW2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels1Front hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers1Front independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle2
Display size10 in2
Warranty3 yr11 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr13 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time7 hr16.5 hr2
Ground clearance7 in2
Turning radius11 ft1
Towing capacity1,100 lb2
Range, normalized◆ computed~58 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: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

power8 kW vs 5 kWwarranty3-yr vs 1-yrbattery warranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $27,106 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro at about $10,951, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Kandi America Kruiser 4Probase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser 4ProMSRP (verified)$9,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.94
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$10,951

est. $175.55/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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Via 4-Seater and Kruiser 4Pro 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 Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $27,106 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro at about $10,951, 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.