The Wheelchair Accessible GEM
A better way to travel locally with the only ADA-compliant low speed vehicle.
GEM vehicles have led the low-speed EV revolution for over 25 years, providing a smarter way to travel in cities, campuses, and communities on roads 35 mph or less. And now, the wheelchair-accessible GEM brings that uniquely safe and enjoyable ride to even more riders while delivering a lower cost and easy-to-own EV to even more operators.
A Safe & Pleasant Ride
- ADA-compliant ramp, restraints, door height, non-slip surfaces
- Center-opening rear double doors for spacious loading and unloading
- Low speed and low stress ride of 25 mph
- Enjoyable views of your community all four sides
- Zero tailpipe emissions for pollution-free loading and riding
- Quiet ride with no internal combustion engine
- Refined suspension with 6” of travel for a smooth ride
- Automotive-like acceleration and braking for safe street operation
- Turn signals, back up alarm, reverse camera, noise emitter for safety
An Efficient & Seamless Addition to Any Fleet
- Low total cost of ownership at only $0.03 a mile to operate
- Flexible charging ranging from 110v outlet to public charging stations
- Maintenance free batteries to minimize service needs
- Zero internal combustion fuel or maintenance
- Zero tailpipe emissions to achieve sustainability initiatives
- Up to 78 miles of range to reduce range anxiety
- Highly desirable ride experience for your customers
- Easy to operate with modern EV controls
- Low speed = lower risk of accident
- Driver simply needs a driver’s license
We’ve introduced GEM to a number of different services and it provides a fun and exciting form-factor that our riders love. The GEMs are highly used, cost effective and energy efficient and they’ve been a great addition to our fleet.
Alex Esposito, CEO of Circuit, a national mobility provider.
What is an LSV?
A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is a street-legal vehicle with a top speed of 25 mph. Most U.S. states allow LSVs to drive on roads marked 35 mph or less. LSVs are typically electric and are engineered with standard safety features that make them road worthy. Explore where a GEM LSV can take you with GEM Go, a map that shows you all LSV roads.
FAQ
A wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle (EV) is a car, van, or SUV designed or modified to accommodate wheelchair users. These vehicles include ramps or lifts, spacious interiors, and other adaptive features to ensure accessibility and comfort for passengers with mobility challenges, all while being powered by electricity.
Our wheelchair-accessible EVs are equipped with a ramp to allow easy access for wheelchair users. The ramp is located at the side of the vehicle. Once inside, the wheelchair can be securely anchored using restraint systems.
Yes, several fully electric vans have been designed or can be modified for wheelchair accessibility. Our low-speed electric vehicles are specifically designed for local roadways to provide eco-friendly transportation with the added benefit of zero tailpipe emissions.
The driving range of a wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle depends on the model. The ADA-compliant GEM electric vehicle offers up to 78 miles of range on a single charge.
Charging times vary based on the vehicle, charger and battery. GEM vehicles are compatible with standard 110V outlets and public charging stations to provide flexible charging in a variety of settings. With our fast charger, the GEM wheelchair accessible vehicle can fully charge in four hours.
Wheelchair-accessible electric vehicles come with standard safety features including secure wheelchair restraint systems, lowered floors to ensure safety for wheelchair users. GEM vehicles come standard with several safety features including three-point seat belts, a backup camera, rearview and side mirrors, brake lights, turn signals and more. GEM low-speed electric vehicles are street-legal on most roads 35 mph or less and operate at a top speed of 25 mph to promote a safer environment for vehicles and pedestrians to coexist. The low-speed operation is ideal for navigating congested medical campuses, retirement communities and neighborhoods.
You can charge a GEM wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle at any public EV charging station, as well as with a standard 110V outlet. Public charging networks are expanding, making it more convenient to charge while traveling.
Electric vehicles generally have lower maintenance costs than traditional gasoline vehicles because they have fewer moving parts and don’t require oil changes. However, accessibility modifications, such as ramps, may require periodic servicing to ensure they remain in good working condition. GEM vehicles cost $0.03/mile to operate.*
*Based on average price of electricity in the U.S.