GEM e4 vs. Sierra LSV AX6
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 Sierra LSV AX6 on the better range and power.
- Range: the GEM e4 goes up to 117 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX6's 40 mi.
- Both the GEM e4 and the Sierra LSV AX6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
GEM e4 vs. Sierra LSV AX6
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| GEMe4Winner | Sierra LSVAX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 35 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 117 mi✓†1 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 125 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 135 in†1 | 140 in†2 |
| Width | 55.5 in†1 | 49.5 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 78.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,135 lb†1 | 1,240 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.5 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.7 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 | — |
| Turning radius | 14.4 ft†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 and power.
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 e4 or the Sierra LSV AX6 better?
- GEM e4 takes it. It wins on the better range and power.