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Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6

The Zebra Terrain 6 is the brand's featured 6-passenger LSV (rear-facing 2nd row), street-legal with a registered VIN, from $17,999. It runs a 51.2V 230Ah lithium pack and a 5 kW AC motor at 25 mph, with an integrated solar roof, a 13-inch touchscreen, and a 4K backup camera, backed by a 10-year aluminum frame and a headline 5-year battery warranty. Zebra does not publish kWh, motor hp, brake/suspension detail, dimensions, weight, ground clearance, turning radius, or charge time, and states range inconsistently (80–100 mi vs “100+” on its model cards). Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $17,999.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/30/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Good value

$191/mi of range · $3,000/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 carts. Priced a notch below the field for what you get.

Your pick if

the longest coverage matters most — it leads the premium field on warranty.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · ZEBRA-TERRAIN-6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)80 mi1
Range (high)100 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity230 Ah1
System voltage51.2 V1
Seats61
Motor power5 kW1
Display size13 in1
Warranty10 yr1
Battery warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2
1 SOURCE: zebragolfcart.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ Range reality check

~94mi, normalized
Maker claims 80–100 mi

Computed from the 11.78 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
$3,000
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$191
MSRP ÷ ~94 mi
Warranty
10 / 5 yr
vehicle / battery

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

  • Longest vehicle warranty in class — 10 years.
  • 100-mile max range covers most daily driving.
  • Seats 6.

Trade-offs

  • No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.

Frequently asked

Is the Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 street legal?
Yes. The Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 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 Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 go on a charge?
Up to 100 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 cost?
$17,999 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 seat?
The Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 seats 6.

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