GEM eM 1400
Last updated: 3 October 2026
Motor and performance
- Motor type
- Single 48 V high-efficiency AC induction motor
- Motor power, as the maker rates it
- 7.5 HP continuous
- Top speed
2015: 19 MPH (30.5 km/h)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
2016: 25 MPH (40 km/h)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
2018: 25 MPH (40 km/h)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9928184r03.pdf
- Total payload capacity
2015: 1450 lbs. (658 kg)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
2016: 1250 lbs. (567 kg)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
- Towing capacity
- 1250 lbs. (567 kg)
- Controller
- 450 A Sevcon Gen IV controller, regenerative braking
“Single, 48-volt, high efficiency, AC induction motor”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
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“450 - Amp Sevcon Gen IV controller with regenerative braking”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
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Battery and charging
- The pack it ships with, as far as the maker names it
- Names US12VXC; no matching pack is held
- Charge time, as the maker states it
- 8 hours
- Charger fitted
- Delta Q 120-volt AC input; 48-volt DC output
- Battery type
- 10.4 kw pack, 48 V, 8 6-volt US12VXC (AGM optional)
“10.4 kw battery pack at 48V DC with 8 6-volt, US12VXC batteries in series-parallel configuration, 6-volt AGM optional”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
“8 hours (dependent on depth of discharge)”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9928184r03.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9928184r03.pdf
“10.4 kw battery pack at 48V DC with 8 6-volt, US12VXC batteries in series-parallel configuration, 6-volt AGM optional”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9928184r03.pdf
Size and fit
- Wheelbase
- 79 in. (200.7 cm)
- Weight as stated
2015: 1500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
2016: 1703 lbs. (772 kg)
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
Other findings
- Range claim
2015: 45 miles (72 km)
“45 miles (72 km) (may vary with driving conditions)”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9925918.pdf
2016: Up to 45 miles (72 km)
“Up to 45 miles (72 km) (may vary with driving conditions)”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9926636r01_lo_res.pdf
2018: Up to 45 miles (72 km)
“Up to 45 miles (72 km) (may vary with driving conditions)”
Source: gemcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9928184r03.pdf