Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
◆ value belt
Tara's 4-seat 2+2 LSV and the value end of the field: a 48V/160Ah lithium pack, a 6.3 kW AC motor, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, and a 9-inch CarPlay touchscreen, listing around $8,995–$9,695. Tara Electric Vehicles Corp (Orlando, FL) is an NHTSA-registered Low-Speed Vehicle maker, but street-legal is an optional NEV package — order the LSV setup. One caveat to confirm before buying: Tara's own US page lists a 19 mph top speed while dealers and the factory market 25 mph. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $8,995–$9,695.
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you want the value-class safe bet — it holds our division belt, best in class on value.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 160 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†2 |
| Length | 117.9 in†2 |
| Height | 80 in†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 |
| Charge time | 4 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in†2 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈7.68 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
- $2,249
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $147
- MSRP ÷ ~61 mi
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
- Holds our value division belt — the best factory-LSV in its price class on the verified specs.
- Lowest MSRP in the value division's factory-LSV field — from $8,995.
- Most powerful motor in the value class — 6.3 kW.
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 LSV (Tara Electric Vehicles Corp is a vPIC-registered Low Speed Vehicle maker). Street-legal is an optional NEV package (lights, signals, mirrors, belts, VIN) and Tara's US page lists a 19 mph base — order the LSV/NEV package. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 street legal?
- Yes. The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 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 much does the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 cost?
- $8,995–$9,695 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 seat?
- The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 seats 4.
- Is the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 a good value golf cart?
- It holds our value division belt — the best factory-certified LSV in its price class on the verified specs. Compare it head-to-head to weigh it against its rivals.
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