GEM electric vehicles are almost synonymous with electric golf carts. Global Electric Motors makes the GEM. GEM was bought by Chrysler in 2000.
They have had a good reputation for quality for some time. Car and Driver was giving GEM positive reviews in the year 2000. That is a pretty good track record.
In 2009 Chrysler developed a Concept NEV called the Peapod. It was based on the GEM platform. The Peapod went extinct.
There 6 NEV models currently offered. They all look about the same, with similar specifications. Top speed on all GEM vehicles is 25 mph with a range of about 30 miles from Pb Acid batteries. GEM offers a ton of accessories.
GEM e2 - 2-Seater passenger NEV - starting at $7,395
GEM e4 - 4-Seater passenger NEV - starting at $10,295
GEM e6 - 6-Seater, an NEV open door Limo - starting at $12,995
GEM eS - Short back utility vehicle - starting at $8,495
GEM eL - Long Back utility vehicle - starting at $10,195
GEM eL XD Long back utility vehicle, xtra duty - starting at $11,495
Those are US starting prices for GEM electric vehicles. They could be higher depending on where you get your GEM. For example, the current MSRP for the GEM e6 is $14,180.
That may seem like a lot for a golf cart. It is. However, it really depends on what you want one for. If you live in a gated retirement community and can effectively replace an ICE car with a GEM, it works out pretty well in the long run given maintenance and fuel costs.
If you need a workhorse to haul materials and tools a few miles at a time day after day, it's again a pretty good deal.
On the other hand, if you want a GEM for commuting in all seasons, or driving in much traffic at all, we suggest you look around at other EV choices.
In the news: Chrysler is selling its GEM division. The ATV manufacturer Polaris Industries, Inc., will take over the EV unit. The Fargo, North Dakota-based GEM lists a network of more than 100 dealers worldwide.
