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GEM e4 vs. GEM e6

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026

WinnerGEM e4

GEM e4 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 e4 beats the GEM e6 on the better range.
  • Range: the GEM e4 goes up to 58 mi per charge vs the GEM e6's 43 mi.
  • Both the GEM e4 and the GEM e6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

GEM e4 vs. GEM e6

COMPARISON · GEM-E4-VS-GEM-E6
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
GEMe4WinnerGEMe6
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)41 mi✓†330 mi†3
Range (high)58 mi✓†343 mi†3
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity163 Ah†3163 Ah†3
Seats4†16✓†2
Length135 in†1167 in†2
Width55.5 in†155.5 in†2
Height73 in†173 in†2
Curb weight1,135 lb†11,481 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†16.5 kW✓†2
Motor power (hp)8.7 hp†18.7 hp†2
BrakesDisk/Hydraulic drum†1Disk/Hydraulic drum†2
SuspensionMacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†1MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2
Warranty4 yr†14 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)7 yr†47 yr†4
Battery full-replacement coverage4 yr†44 yr†4
Battery warranty terms7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†47 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†4100% to yr 4 · 75% yr 4–5 · 50% yr 5–6 · 25% yr 6–7†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†5
Charge time6 hr†36 hr†3
Ground clearance8 in†18 in†2
Turning radius14.4 ft✓†118.3 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 e4

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range58 mi vs 43 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 e4 or the GEM e6 better?
GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better range.