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Honor LSV G1 2+2 vs. Kandi America Kruiser Element

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerHonor LSV G1 2+2

Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 beats the Kandi America Kruiser Element on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Honor LSV G1 2+2 goes up to 30 mi per charge vs the Kandi America Kruiser Element's 28 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Honor LSV G1 2+2 lands about $15,722 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element about $9,361, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Honor LSV G1 2+2 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Honor LSV G1 2+2 vs. Kandi America Kruiser Element

COMPARISON · HONOR-G1-2-2-VS-KANDI-KRUISER-ELEMENT
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Honor LSVG1 2+2WinnerKandi AmericaKruiser Element
MSRP range$14,500$8,499
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)30 mi3
Range (high)28 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1100 Ah2
System voltage51.2 V2
Seats4442
Length117 in5
Width47 in5
Height79 in5
Curb weight1,402 lb5
Motor power9 kW35 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc3
SuspensionIndependent adjustable coil-over, front and rear1
Display size10 in3
Warranty3 yr3
Battery warranty12 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Charge time6.5 hr2
Ground clearance5.8 in5
Range, normalized◆ computed~41 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: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20265 SOURCE: randrperformance.net · VERIFIED 07/18/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 2+2

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

Winner

Why it won

range30 mi vs 28 mipower9 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Honor LSV G1 2+2 lands at about $15,722 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element at about $9,361, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Honor LSV G1 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Honor LSV G1 2+2MSRP (verified)$14,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$920.00
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$15,722

est. $252.03/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser ElementMSRP (verified)$8,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.94
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$9,361

est. $150.06/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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 or the Kandi America Kruiser Element better?
Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the G1 2+2 and Kruiser Element cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Honor LSV G1 2+2 lands at about $15,722 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element at about $9,361, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.