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GEM e6 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

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

WinnerGEM e6

GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 e6 beats the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater on the better power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the GEM e6 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

GEM e6 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

COMPARISON · GEM-E6-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
GEMe6WinnerVenom EVStrike 6 Seater
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)86 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage52 V2
Seats6162
Length167 in1144 in2
Width55.5 in151 in2
Height73 in181 in2
Curb weight1,481 lb1
Motor power6.5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)8.7 hp1
BrakesHydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionDual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar2
Display size10 in2
Warranty4 yr1
Battery warranty7 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance6.3 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~44 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: venom-ev.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 e6

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

Winner

Why it won

power6.5 kW vs 5 kW
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 e6 or the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.