Solana EV XA 4P vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better price.
- Range: the Solana EV XA 4P 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands about $12,537 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 about $10,629, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Solana EV XA 4P vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Solana EVXA 4P | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,495 – $12,495 | $9,695 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†4 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 160 Ah✓†3 |
| System voltage | 72 V†4 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†3 |
| Length | 115.8 in†4 | 117.9 in†3 |
| Width | — | 55.5 in†3 |
| Height | 78.7 in†4 | 80 in†3 |
| Curb weight | — | 904 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 7.5 kW✓†4 | 6.3 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†4 | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†4 | 4 hr✓†3 |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in†4 | 7.1 in✓†3 |
| Turning radius | 15.4 ft✓†4 | 16.4 ft†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 mi | ~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 price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Save $1,800 vs the Solana EV XA 4P
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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $10,629, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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. $170.39/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 Solana EV XA 4P or the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
- Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the XA 4P 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $10,629, 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.
- Are both the XA 4P and the Roadster 2+2 street legal?
- The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.