Honor LSV G1 4+2 vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
Honor LSV G1 4+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 4+2 beats the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Honor LSV G1 4+2 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2's 40 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 4+2 lands about $17,312 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Honor LSV G1 4+2 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Honor LSV G1 4+2 vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Honor LSVG1 4+2Winner | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $16,000 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†2 | 40 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†2 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 160 Ah✓†3 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 4†3 |
| Length | — | 117.9 in†3 |
| Height | — | 80 in†3 |
| Motor power | 9 kW✓†2 | 6.3 kW†3 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent adjustable front + patent-pending sway bar†2 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†2 | 9 in†1 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†2 | — |
| Battery warranty | 12 yr†2 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.1 in†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~61 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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 4+2 lands at about $17,312 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Honor LSV G1 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.52/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 4+2 or the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
- Honor LSV G1 4+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 4+2 and Roadster 2+2 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 4+2 lands at about $17,312 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.