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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

WinnerHonor LSV G1 4+2

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

COMPARISON · HONOR-G1-4-2-VS-TARA-ROADSTER-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Honor LSVG1 4+2WinnerTara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2
MSRP range$16,000$8,995 – $9,695
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)30 mi240 mi3
Range (high)60 mi2
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2160 Ah3
System voltage48 V3
Seats6243
Length117.9 in3
Height80 in3
Motor power9 kW26.3 kW3
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc2Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent adjustable front + patent-pending sway bar2Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring3
Display size10 in29 in1
Warranty3 yr2
Battery warranty12 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Charge time4 hr3
Ground clearance7.1 in3
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.

1 SOURCE: discoverygolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 4+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

range60 mi vs 40 mipower9 kW vs 6.3 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 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

Honor LSV G1 4+2MSRP (verified)$16,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,010.00
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$17,312

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

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $9,695 by trim$8,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$589.70
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$9,887

est. $158.49/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 07/2026

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 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.