The Golf Cart Showdown

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GEM e2 vs. GEM e6

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 3, 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 e6 on the better range.
  • Range: the GEM e2 goes up to 125 mi per charge vs the GEM e6's 86 mi.
  • Both the GEM e2 and the GEM e6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

GEM e2 vs. GEM e6

COMPARISON · GEM-E2-VS-GEM-E6
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
GEMe2WinnerGEMe6
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)125 mi186 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Seats2162
Length103 in1167 in2
Width55.5 in155.5 in2
Height73 in173 in2
Curb weight985 lb11,481 lb2
Motor power5 kW16.5 kW2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp18.7 hp2
Warranty4 yr14 yr2
Battery warranty7 yr17 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes3
1 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 08/03/20262 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 08/03/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/03/2026

◆ The verdict

GEM e2

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range125 mi vs 86 mi
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

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 e6 better?
GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range.