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GEM e2 vs. ICON EV i60L

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 3, 2026

WinnerGEM e2

GEM e2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium 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 GEM e2 beats the ICON EV i60L on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the GEM e2 and the ICON EV i60L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

GEM e2 vs. ICON EV i60L

COMPARISON · GEM-E2-VS-ICON-I60L
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
GEMe2WinnerICON EVi60L
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)125 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage51 V2
Seats2162
Length103 in1149 in2
Width55.5 in153 in2
Height73 in182 in2
Curb weight985 lb11,541 lb2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp1
BrakesFour-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake2
SuspensionMacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar2
Display size10.1 in2
Warranty4 yr1
Battery warranty7 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
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: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 08/03/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/03/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

GEM e2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner
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 ICON EV i60L better?
GEM e2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.