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GEM e2 vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

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 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the GEM e2 goes up to 125 mi per charge vs the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the GEM e2 carries 4 years vs the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)'s 2.
  • Both the GEM e2 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

GEM e2 vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

COMPARISON · GEM-E2-VS-TEKO-TROPHY-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
GEMe2WinnerTeko EVTrophy Plus (4+2)
MSRP range$12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)125 mi140 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah4
System voltage51.2 V2
Seats2164
Length103 in1
Width55.5 in1
Height73 in1
Curb weight985 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp1
Warranty4 yr12 yr3
Battery warranty7 yr18 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Charge time3.5 hr2
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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/03/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

GEM e2

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

Winner

Why it won

range125 mi vs 40 miwarranty4-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

GEM e2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the GEM e2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)MSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 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 Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) better?
GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.