GEM e4
gemcar.com/gem-e4
The GEM e4 is a golf cart with a 13.3 kW (optional 18.5 kW) peak motor and a stated top speed of 25 mph (40 kmh).
Last updated: 3 October 2026
Motor and performance
- Turning radius
173 in (439 cm)
Small Electric Vehicle | Small EV | GEM e4 · retrieved by us 3 October 2026
“Turning Radius 173 in (439 cm)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
207 in (526 cm)
ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf · retrieved by us 3 October 2026
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf
- Motor type
- AC Induction
- Motor power, as the maker rates it
- 5.0 kW/ 6.7 HP
- Top speed
- 25 mph (40 kmh)
- Peak power
2015: 23 HP Peak (17kw)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925609r01.pdf
2024: 13.3 kW (optional 18.5 kW)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MY24-GEM_web.pdf
2026: 13.3 kW (optional 18.5 kW)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf
- Total payload capacity
- 1,364 lbs (619 kg)
- Controller
2015: Flight Systems, T4, 350 amp DC Controller
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925609r01.pdf
2024: Curtis 450A AC Controller
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MY24-GEM_web.pdf
2026: Curtis 450A AC
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf
- The motor powers they offered
- 5 kW (optional 6.5 kW) AC electric
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Motor Type AC Induction”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“Motor Size 5.0 kW/ 6.7 HP”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“Top Speed 25 mph (40 kmh)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“Payload Capacity 1,364 lbs (619 kg)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MY24-GEM_web.pdf
Battery and charging
- The pack it ships with, as far as the maker names it
- Only "Lithium Ion" is printed; no pack is named
- Charge time, as the maker states it
- 6 hrs on 120 V and 6 hrs on 240 V, 8 kWh
- Pack configurations offered
- 8 kWh (163 Ah), standard; 16 kWh (326 Ah), optional
- Charger fitted
- Onboard 1 kW charger standard included
- Charger current
1.2 kW on-board charger, 8 kWh pack
GEM EV Battery and Charger Options · retrieved by us 3 October 2026
“Charger (1.2 kW)”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
Standard 1 kW
ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf · retrieved by us 3 October 2026
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ML-436-09-WEBR1.pdf
- Battery type
- Lithium Ion
“Battery Lithium Ion”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“15 Amp (120V): 6 hrs 30 Amp (240V/J1772): 6 hrs”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“8 kWh (163 AH) - Standard 16 kWh (326 AH) - Optional”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“Charger Onboard 1 kW charger standard included”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Battery Lithium Ion”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
Size and fit
- Ground clearance
- 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Gross vehicle weight rating
- 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
- Wheelbase
- 101 in (256.5 cm)
- Weight as stated
- 1,135 lbs (515 kg)
“Ground Clearance 8 in (20.3 cm)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“GVW 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“Wheelbase 101 in (256.5 cm)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
“Dry Weight 1,135 lbs (515 kg)”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Disk/Hydraulic drum
“Brakes (Front/Rear) Disk/Hydraulic drum”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
Frame and components
- Tires
- 13 in DOT street-rated 155/80 R13
“Wheels 13 in DOT street-rated 155/80 R13”
Source: gemcar.com/gem-e4
Other findings
- Charger rating fast option 16k Wh
- 4.4 kW fast charger, 16 kWh pack
- Charger rating fast option 8k Wh
- 2.2 kW fast charger, 8 kWh pack
- Charge time 16k Wh
- 12 hrs on 120 V and 12 hrs on 240 V, 16 kWh
- Charge time fast option 16k Wh
- 12 hrs on 120 V, 4 hrs on 240 V, 16 kWh fast
- Charge time fast option 8k Wh
- 6 hrs on 120 V, 4 hrs on 240 V, 8 kWh fast
- Hvac battery draw
- HVAC uses 16% (16 kW Li-Ion) or 24% (8 kW Li-Ion, AGM) of charge in 4 hrs
- Range claim
- 41 to 58 mi on the 8 kWh (163 AH) pack, standard
- Range claim optional pack
- 83 to 117 mi on the 16 kWh (326 AH) pack, optional
“Charger (4.4 kW)”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“Charger (2.2 kW)”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“15 Amp (120V): 12 hrs 30 Amp (240V/J1772): 12 hrs”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“15 Amp (120V): 12 hrs 30 Amp (240V/J1772): 4 hrs”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“15 Amp (120V): 6 hrs 30 Amp (240V/J1772): 4 hrs”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“16 kW Li-Ion = 16% in 4 Hours, 8 kW Li-Ion or Distance AGM = 24% in 4 Hours”
Source: gemcar.com/hvac
“41 to 58 mi”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
“83 to 117 mi”
Source: gemcar.com/battery-charger
Recalls (1)
Most recalls cover only certain model years, serials or build dates — view each notice to check it against your own unit.
- 2010-03-04United States (NHTSA)THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY ON A HILL CREATING A RISK OF CRASH OR INJURY.model year 2009 only, and "certain" vehicles of it; a cart of another year is not named by this record.View recall →