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Garia Via 4-Seater

The Garia Via is the US street-legal, 25 mph low-speed vehicle from Garia, a Danish luxury EV maker founded in 2005 and owned by Club Car since 2022. Built in Denmark with automotive-grade materials, dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels, independent double-wishbone front suspension and a coilover-sprung live rear axle, the 4-seater carries four forward-facing passengers up to about 40 miles per charge (lithium or lead-acid). It typically runs from the mid-$20,000s into the low-$30,000s at US dealers — firmly the luxury end of the field. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $25,239–$33,087.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/15/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Premium price

$631/mi of range · $6,310/seat vs. the field median $273/mi · $2,917/seat across 79 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.

Your pick if

you want a proven factory-LSV in the luxury class without paying up for the belt.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium1
System voltage48 V1
Seats41
Length126 in1
Width48 in1
Height73 in1
Curb weight1,200 lb1
Motor power8 kW1
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels1
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers1
Warranty3 yr1
Battery warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2
Charge time7 hr1
Turning radius11 ft1
1 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$6,310
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$631
MSRP ÷ ~40 mi
Power-to-weight
6.7 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight
Warranty
3 / 5 yr
vehicle / battery

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. Cost per kWh is what the price actually buys you in battery — the single figure that separates a cheap cart from an under-batteried one, and almost nobody publishes it. Pack energy is the maker's published kWh where they give one, otherwise volts × amp-hours.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.

Trade-offs

  • Shortest range in the division's factory-LSV field — 40 miles.
  • Shorter warranty than the class leaders — 3 years.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed. The DOT equipment, VIN, and 25 mph rating come from the factory, so you can title and register it without any aftermarket conversion.

Frequently asked

Is the Garia Via 4-Seater street legal?
Yes. The Garia Via 4-Seater 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 Garia Via 4-Seater go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Garia Via 4-Seater go on a charge?
Up to 40 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Garia Via 4-Seater cost?
$25,239–$33,087 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Garia Via 4-Seater seat?
The Garia Via 4-Seater seats 4.

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