Tago Islander
Tago's entry 6-seater: a factory 25 mph LSV with a 6 kW motor, a 51.7 V NCM lithium pack (one 120Ah battery), four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and MacPherson-strut independent suspension, at an $18,750 maker MSRP. The catch is the warranty: 2 years on most components (frame 5, battery 6), and Tago publishes no range figure for any model. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $18,750.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina).
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 10/08/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$375/mi of range · $3,125/seat vs. the field median $294/mi · $2,896/seat across 144 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.
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Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 120 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51.7 V†1 |
| Seats | 6†1 |
| Length | 126 in†1 |
| Width | 52.8 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,124 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 6 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.1 hp†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†1 |
| Suspension | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†1 |
| Display size | 9 in†1 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in†1 |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈6.2 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
- $3,125
- Price ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $375
- Price ÷ ~50 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $3,024
- Price ÷ 6.2 kWh
- Power-to-weight
- 5.3 W/lb
- motor watts ÷ weight
- Warranty
- 2 / 6 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
- Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
- Seats 6.
Trade-offs
- Manufacturer hasn't published a range figure — we left it blank rather than guess.
Street-legal status
Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed
Factory LSV: Tago lists every model at 25 mph, and NHTSA decodes its VINs as 'Low Speed Vehicle [LSV]' (two-stage build: SMI Innovations, then TAGO EV LLC in South Carolina). 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 Tago Islander street legal?
- Yes. The Tago Islander 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 Tago Islander go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How much does the Tago Islander cost?
- $18,750 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Tago Islander seat?
- The Tago Islander seats 6.
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