Advanced EV Advent 2
The Advanced EV Advent 2 is the brand's two-seat, entry-price street-legal cart at $8,299. It uses a 4 kW brushless AC motor (Toyota-programmed 350A controller) on a 48V system — standard Trojan lead-acid batteries, with a lithium option — for a 25–35 mile range and a 25 mph top speed, riding on 4-wheel coil-over suspension with 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Advanced EV is an NHTSA-registered Low-Speed Vehicle maker. It ships street-legal-ready with LED lighting, turn signals, mirrors, horn, and seat belts. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $8,299.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/01/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$237/mi of range · $4,150/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,870/seat across 75 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.
Your pick if
price is the deciding factor — it leads the value field on value.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lead-acid†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 2†1 |
| Length | 113 in†1 |
| Width | 46 in†1 |
| Height | 74 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,235 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 |
| Suspension | 4-wheel coil-over†1 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†1 |
◆ Value scorecard
- Cost per seat
- $4,150
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $237
- MSRP ÷ ~35 mi
- Power-to-weight
- 3.2 W/lb
- motor watts ÷ weight
- Warranty
- 2 yr
- vehicle
Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate.
Read from the verified specs
Where it wins, where it gives
Strengths
- Lowest MSRP in the value division's factory-LSV field — from $8,299.
Trade-offs
- No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.
Frequently asked
- Is the Advanced EV Advent 2 street legal?
- Yes. The Advanced EV Advent 2 is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
- How fast does the Advanced EV Advent 2 go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Advanced EV Advent 2 go on a charge?
- Up to 35 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
- How much does the Advanced EV Advent 2 cost?
- $8,299 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Advanced EV Advent 2 seat?
- The Advanced EV Advent 2 seats 2.
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