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Sierra LSV AX4

Sierra's four-seater with all four seats facing forward: 48V 125Ah LiFePO4, 5 kW AC, 25 mph with a 15 mph low-speed mode, four-wheel hydraulic discs, 9-inch CarPlay screen, and "MCO's & VIN's available" from an NHTSA-registered LSV maker in Georgia. The catch: Sierra publishes no MSRP, and the Florida dealer units we found were lifted builds, so the base price is unknown. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified).

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 · 09/25/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Your pick if

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

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · SIERRA-LSV-AX4
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
Top speed25 mph†1
Range (low)35 mi†1
Range (high)40 mi†1
Battery typelithium†1
Battery capacity125 Ah†1
System voltage48 V†1
Seats4†1
Length116 in†1
Width49.5 in†1
Height80.3 in†1
Curb weight1,036 lb†1
Motor power5 kW†1
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1
†1 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ Range reality check

~48mi, normalized
Maker claims 35–40 mi

Computed from the ≈6 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

Pack energy
6 kWh
volts × amp-hours
Power-to-weight
4.8 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight

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

  • No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.

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 Sierra LSV AX4 street legal?
Yes. The Sierra LSV AX4 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 Sierra LSV AX4 go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Sierra LSV AX4 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 many people does the Sierra LSV AX4 seat?
The Sierra LSV AX4 seats 4.

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