Tago Palmetto
A factory 25 mph LSV with a folding rear seat, 6 kW and a 51.7 V lithium pack, at a $19,375 maker MSRP. Its page says 6 passengers in one place and 9 in another, so no seat count is shown; like every Tago, there is no published range. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $19,375.
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 →
$388/mi of range 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 |
| Length | 141.7 in†1 |
| Width | 52.8 in†1 |
| Curb weight | 1,201 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
- Per mile of range
- $388
- Price ÷ ~50 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $3,125
- Price ÷ 6.2 kWh
- Power-to-weight
- 5 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.
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 Palmetto street legal?
- Yes. The Tago Palmetto 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 Palmetto go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How much does the Tago Palmetto cost?
- $19,375 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
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