Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
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 at $9,695 MSRP. 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: $9,695.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
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.
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/18/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$159/mi of range · $2,424/seat vs. the field median $294/mi · $2,896/seat across 144 carts. A lot of cart for the money — priced below the field on range and seats.
Your pick if
you want a proven factory-LSV in the value class without paying up for the belt.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| 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 |
| Width | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 904 lb†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 |
| Turning radius | 16.4 ft†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
- $2,424
- Price ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $159
- Price ÷ ~61 mi
- Cost per kWh
- $1,262
- Price ÷ 7.68 kWh
- Power-to-weight
- 7 W/lb
- motor watts ÷ weight
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
- 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?
- $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.
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