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Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO

The Kandi Kruiser 6PRO is a 6-passenger cart offered as a 20 mph PTV or the factory 25 mph LSV up-trim recorded here, with a 48V 150Ah lithium pack, a 6.5 kW motor, MacPherson-strut front suspension, four-wheel hydraulic braking, a 10-inch display, and an MSRP of $13,999. Range is up to 37 miles; Kandi publishes a 12-month vehicle and 36-month lithium-battery warranty. Battery kWh and turning radius are unpublished. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $13,999.

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

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/30/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Good value

$241/mi of range · $2,333/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 carts. Priced a notch below the field for what you get.

Your pick if

you want the strongest motor in the class — it leads the value field on power.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · KANDI-KRUISER-6PRO
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)37 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity150 Ah1
System voltage48 V1
Seats61
Length153.5 in1
Width52.5 in1
Height76 in1
Curb weight1,720 lb1
Motor power6.5 kW1
BrakesFront hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum1
SuspensionFront independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle1
Display size10 in1
Warranty1 yr1
Battery warranty3 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2
Charge time6.5 hr1
Ground clearance7 in1
1 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ Range reality check

~58mi, normalized
Maker claims 37 mi

Computed from the 7.2 kWh pack (system voltage × amp-hours) at a standard 0.125 kWh per mile — the same efficiency on every model, so ranges compare apples-to-apples. Real-world range varies with load, terrain, speed, and battery age.

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$2,333
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$241
MSRP ÷ ~58 mi
Power-to-weight
3.8 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight
Warranty
1 / 3 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.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Most powerful motor in the value class — 6.5 kW.
  • Seats 6.

Trade-offs

  • Shorter warranty than the class leaders — 1 years.

Frequently asked

Is the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO street legal?
Yes. The Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO 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 Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO go on a charge?
Up to 37 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO cost?
$13,999 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO seat?
The Kandi America Kruiser 6PRO seats 6.

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