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Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

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

WinnerTara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Explorer 2+2 beats the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) on the better power.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 lands about $10,947 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 vs. Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

COMPARISON · TARA-EXPLORER-2-2-VS-TEKO-TURBO
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Tara Electric VehiclesExplorer 2+2WinnerTeko EVTurbo (2+2)
MSRP range$9,995$9,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†1—
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity160 Ah✓†1105 Ah†4
System voltage48 V†151.2 V†3
Seats4†14†2
Length120.5 in†1—
Width55.5 in†1—
Height83 in†1—
Curb weight1,014 lb†1—
Motor power6.3 kW✓†15 kW†5
BrakesFour-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent; Rear: leaf spring†1—
Display size9 in†6—
Warranty—2 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)—8 yr†7
Battery full-replacement coverage—8 yr†7
Battery warranty terms—8 years full replacement (personal-use vehicles only)†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†9
Charge time4 hr†13.5 hr✓†10
Ground clearance7.9 in†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~61 mi✓~43 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: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†5 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†6 SOURCE: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: tekoev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026†10 SOURCE: tekoev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power6.3 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2MSRP (verified)$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 10/2026

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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 or the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) better?
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power.
What do the Explorer 2+2 and Turbo (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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) at about $10,947, 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.