GEM e2 vs. Sierra LSV AX2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
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 Sierra LSV AX2 on the better range.
- Range: the GEM e2 goes up to 125 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX2's 32 mi.
- Both the GEM e2 and the Sierra LSV AX2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
GEM e2 vs. Sierra LSV AX2
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| GEMe2Winner | Sierra LSVAX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 125 mi✓†1 | 32 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 125 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†2 |
| Length | 103 in†1 | 116 in†2 |
| Width | 55.5 in†1 | 49.5 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 80.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 985 lb†1 | 1,036 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 6.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Disk/Hydraulic drum†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Warranty | 4 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | 7 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~48 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range.
Why it won
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 Sierra LSV AX2 better?
- GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range.