Garia Via review & price

Is the Garia Via a good golf buggy?

The Garia Via is the US street-legal version of Garia's luxury platform, an LSV that justifies its price on craftsmanship rather than outright performance. Automotive-grade build, hand-stitched interior and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes set it apart.

We score it 9 out of 10. The high points are automotive-grade build and hand-stitched interior, dual-circuit hydraulic disc brakes all round and lithium option with strong real-world range. The trade-offs to weigh up are premium price for a 25 mph vehicle, options inflate price 20-40% and limited UK presence under the Via name.

How much does the Garia Via cost?

In the US, roughly $20,400 to $29,000 (est.). Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.

Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.

Performance and drive

The Via is geared for low-speed road and site use, topping out around 25 mph. Drive comes from a 3-phase AC, 8 kW continuous / 14.2 kW peak, Curtis 375A. Expect a real-world range of Up to 40 (64 km).

Space and practicality

It seats 2 or 2+2 (4). Overall it measures 2330 x 1210 x 1850 mm (L x W x H), so factor that into storage and turning space.

Running costs, charging and batteries

Power is Lithium electric or Lead-acid electric. Lithium-ion or lead-acid. Approx 7 hrs. As a rule, a lithium pack costs more up front but lasts far longer and needs no maintenance, where lead-acid is cheaper to buy but needs watering and careful charging.

Is it road legal?

UK: No (UK buyers get the Monaco). US: Yes (LSV). In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.

Garia Via alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against Star EV Sirius, Club Car Onward 4 Passenger. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.