Sierra LSV AX5
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Sierra's two-seater: the lightest Sierra at 925 lb on the same 48V 125Ah LiFePO4 pack and 5 kW AC motor, which is why its range claim (40-45 miles) is the longest in the line; 25 mph with "MCO's & VIN's available". The catch: Sierra pitches it for the course, it has no rear seat or cargo deck, and Sierra publishes no MSRP. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). Dealer price range: $8,995–$10,795 (read Nov 5, 2026).
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Factory-certified street-legal LSV — no conversion kit needed.
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 11/10/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$187/mi of range · $4,498/seat vs. the field median $298/mi · $2,792/seat across 144 carts. Priced right in line with the field.
Your pick if
price is the deciding factor — it leads the premium field on value.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 45 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 125 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 2†1 |
| Length | 96 in†1 |
| Width | 49.5 in†1 |
| Height | 72 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 925 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 |
◆ Range reality check
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
- Cost per seat
- $4,498
- Price ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $187
- Price ÷ ~48 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $1,499
- Price ÷ 6 kWh
- Power-to-weight
- 5.4 W/lb
- motor watts ÷ weight
- Warranty
- 3 / 8 yr
- vehicle / battery
Our figures, from verified specs + the cart's sourced price — 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
- Lowest price in the premium division's factory-LSV field — from $8,995 dealer price.
- 8-year battery warranty is among the longest in the field.
- 45-mile max range covers most daily driving.
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 AX5 street legal?
- Yes. The Sierra LSV AX5 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 AX5 go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Sierra LSV AX5 go on a charge?
- Up to 45 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
- How much does the Sierra LSV AX5 cost?
- $8,995–$10,795, a dealer's asking price — Sierra LSV publishes no MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Sierra LSV AX5 seat?
- The Sierra LSV AX5 seats 2.
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