GEM e2 vs. GEM e4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
WinnerGEM e2
GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The GEM e2 beats the GEM e4 on the better range.
- Range: the GEM e2 goes up to 63 mi per charge vs the GEM e4's 58 mi.
- Both the GEM e2 and the GEM e4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
GEM e2 vs. GEM e4
COMPARISON · GEM-E2-VS-GEM-E4
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| GEMe2Winner | GEMe4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 44 mi✓†3 | 41 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 63 mi✓†3 | 58 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 163 Ah†3 | 163 Ah†3 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†2 |
| Length | 103 in†1 | 135 in†2 |
| Width | 55.5 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 985 lb†1 | 1,135 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 6.7 hp†1 | 8.7 hp✓†2 |
| Brakes | Disk/Hydraulic drum†1 | Disk/Hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†1 | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2 |
| Warranty | 4 yr†1 | 4 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 7 yr†4 | 7 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 4 yr†4 | 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 | 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 | 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†5 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | 6 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in†1 | 8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 10.4 ft✓†1 | 14.4 ft†2 |
†1 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†2 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†3 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 11/03/2026
◆ The verdict
GEM e2
It wins on the better range.
Why it won
range63 mi vs 58 mi
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 11/2026
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 GEM e2 or the GEM e4 better?
- GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range.