Low speed vehicles
What are low speed vehicles?
A low-speed vehicle is a four-wheeled motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of fewer than 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg) and a top speed between 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h). Electric LSVs are widely adopted across the US and Canada because of their zero-carbon emission and quieter operation. Government programs often incentivize these vehicles. As a result, there is a growing movement of LSVs in universities, hotels & resorts, industrial facilities, golf courses, gated communities, and personal uses.
When optioned with a van body, they become a very functional and attractive compact vehicle for last-mile delivery. Increasing efficiency while improving sustainability initiatives. LSV’s can be optioned with many useful additions such as integrated LPR camera recognition for serving the municipal parking industry, tilting beds for municipal parks and recreation, a ladder rack for maintenance facilities or arenas and stadiums, heating and cooling van boxes for last-mile delivery, or the food delivery industry.
Some FAQs about low speed vehicles
- Environmentally friendly: Electric LSVs produce zero emissions, making them an eco-friendly transportation option that can help reduce your carbon footprin
- Low speed vehicles (or NEV – for neighborhood electric vehicle) differs from golf carts with higher speed limits. Golf carts are usually limited to speeds of 15-20mph and are typically not street legal, but may have on-road kits fitted.
- Versatile: Both Club Car Current LSV and GEM e4 Electric Vehicles offer versatile, compact designs34. They are perfect for a range of applications, such as commuting, transportation on college campuses, or for transporting goods around your property or worksite.
- Street legal: LSVs are street-legal and can be driven on public roads with speed limits up to 25 mph3. This feature can make them a great option for those who need to travel short distances around town safely and legally.
Low speed vehicles used in snow plowing
Low speed vehicles can be used on farms
Low speed vehicles used in construction
Why an Electric LSV?
- Environmentally friendly: Electric LSVs produce zero emissions, making them an eco-friendly transportation option that can help reduce your carbon footprint.
- Low speed vehicles (or NEV – for neighborhood electric vehicle) differs from golf carts with higher speed limits. Golf carts are usually limited to speeds of 15-20mph and are typically not street legal, but may have on-road kits fitted.
- Versatile: The MAX-EV Electric Vehicle offers a versatile compact design. It is perfect for a range of applications, such as commuting, transportation on college campuses, or for transporting goods around your property or worksite.
- Street legal: LSVs are street-legal and can be driven on public roads with speed limits up to 25 mph. This feature can make them a great option for those who need to travel short distances around town safely and legally.
So, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and get around town safely and legally, an electric LSV might be the perfect choice for you. Check out the many options on the market and find the perfect fit for your needs.
Battery pack and range comparison of the
Westward Industries low speed vehicles
*Range is an estimate and is quoted without accessory draw such as heat & AC. Heavy payload and severe terrain impact range as well.
MAX-EV Model Information | ||||
MAX-6 | MAX-8 | MAX-15 | MAX-20 | |
Basic Specs | ||||
Drivetrain | 48v | 48v | 72v | 72v |
Lithium Ion Pack Size Kilowatt | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Estimated Range* | 28-32 | 35-40 | 70-80 | 115-140 |
On road Max speed mph | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Est Turn Radius in feet | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Twin passenger | y | y | y | y |
Electric Heat optional | n | y | y | y |
AC optional (late 2020) | n | n | y | y |
Rear Cab wrapper optional | y | y | y | y |
Hinged door - optional | y | y | y | y |
Flat deck option | y | y | y | y |
Ladder rack and tool chest option | y | y | y | y |
Total Payload | 1000 | 1000 | 900 | 900 |
Starting at $16,950! Available Now! | ||||
What about the range of low speed vehicles?
Range for LSVs dramatically varies according to terrain, battery type, accessories, and even weather. The larger the battery pack the greater the range. Long-lasting Lithium-Ion batteries are preferred as they can be recharged hundreds or thousands of times with minimal battery degradation. Lithium-Ion is commonly one-third to half the weight of lead-acid batteries; moving less weight increases the vehicle’s range. Despite the higher upfront cost of these high-performing batteries, the cost of ownership is lower than lead-acid when considering a 7-10 year life cycle.
Utilizing green energy, instead of fossil-based fuels, will save thousands of dollars per year. On average, electric vehicles cost about $350 per year to fuel, compared to over $2,000 in costs for gas vehicles. Check out our complete article about Electric vehicles and potential fuel cost savings.
Low speed vehicles FAQ's
Low-speed vehicles are allowed to do 25mph on 35mph roadways, or in some Canadian provinces, 40kph on 50kph roadways.
Golf carts are typically thinner build vehicles that are designed for shorter distances on Golf courses. Some upgraded golf carts may be equipped with on-road packages meeting on-road regulations such as DOT approved brake and signal lights. Low-speed vehicles are designed to be on-road vehicles, typically more robust in build, and already equipped with on-road safety requirements. Also known as a neighborhood electric vehicle or NEV, they are designed for shorter city commutes but still allow for good range. Westward’s 20kw Lithium-Ion offering offers up to 120 miles of range.
According to Markets and Markets research publication, the global market for low-speed vehicles will reach over 8 billion US dollars by 2026.
In our view, Westward’s MAX-EV offers a market leading LSV product for the US and Canadian market. Designed from the ground up to be an on-road or light off-road vehicle, it is very robust in build, comes standard with Lithium-Ion batteries, and all sorts of needed options like Air Conditioning, ladder racks, and more… Most other offerings in the market were not designed from the beginning to be a low-speed on-road vehicle. There are many market offerings of golf cart type builds that were then equipped with on-road requirements.
Interested in creating your own low speed vehicle?
With our online 3D builder you can customize your WestWard Industries vehicle to the exact specifications you need and receive a complimentary quote and follow-up call.
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