Dometic AC Integration
The Dometic 2,000 W DC-powered AC system is fleet-proven, uses an integrated inverter compressor, and includes adjustable vents plus Auto, Eco, Boost, and Manual cooling modes.
Electric Vehicles with HVAC
GEM HVAC
Heat, defrost, and air conditioning for all-season fleet work.
GEM HVAC adds heat, defrost, and air conditioning to the street-legal GEM low-speed vehicle platform, giving fleet operators a more comfortable way to move people and equipment through local routes.
It is built for organizations replacing trucks, vans, and cars with compact electric vehicles while still keeping operators and passengers warm or cool during daily trips.
CabHeat, AC and defrost
20%Average four-hour draw
2,000 WDometic DC air conditioning
4Compatible GEM base models
Battery draw, cooling performance, and range vary by battery size, sun load, vehicle size, humidity, payload, terrain, and use conditions.
All-weather comfort
Factory Climate Control for GEM Fleets
The HVAC package brings in-cab heat with three dash-integrated vents, in-windshield defrost, a wiper with washer, removable hard doors with roll-up windows, and fully integrated heat and AC systems that charge with the vehicle.
It gives fleet managers a stronger all-season answer for campuses, municipalities, parks, hospitality, facility teams, and local operators that need compact electric mobility beyond fair-weather use.
GEM HVAC highlights
Comfort Systems Built Into the Vehicle
Heat, Defrost, Doors
Cab heat, in-windshield defrost, wiper and washer equipment, and removable hard doors with roll-up windows help keep GEM useful through cold mornings, hot afternoons, wind, and rain.
Available Across Standard Models
HVAC is offered on new GEM e2, e4, e6, and eL XD base models, giving operators passenger, shuttle, and utility configurations with factory climate control.
Battery and charging
Climate Control That Charges With the Vehicle
Fully Integrated System
The HVAC system is integrated into the GEM battery system, so operators charge the vehicle and climate system together.
Efficient Heat and AC Draw
GEM lists an average 20% battery draw over four hours on maximum settings, with 16 kW Li-Ion at 16% and 8 kW Li-Ion or Distance AGM at 24% under listed conditions.
Battery and Vehicle Warranty
GEM backs the platform with a seven year / 30,000 mile limited battery warranty and a four year / 20,000 mile limited vehicle warranty.
Specs and dimensions
GEM HVAC Specs
Available modelsGEM e2, e4, e6, eL XD
Cab comfortHeat, defrost, AC, hard doors
AC output2,000 W / approx. 6,824 BTU
Cooling modesAuto, Eco, Boost, Manual
Average draw20% over 4 hours on max settings
Operating temperature-20 to 140 F
Cart Mart Support
Parts, service, diagnostics, battery support, charger questions, HVAC operation, and fleet-use guidance for GEM HVAC owners and operators.
Common HVAC Needs
Support for cab heat, AC vents, defrost, wiper and washer equipment, removable hard doors, roll-up windows, batteries, chargers, and climate-system diagnostics.
Fit and Compatibility
HVAC is offered on new GEM vehicles. Some roof options are not compatible, including panoramic roof, amber light, solar panels, roof rack, and eL XD ladder rack configurations.
Need Help Configuring GEM HVAC?
Tell Cart Mart which compatible GEM model you are considering, how the vehicle will be used, and the climate conditions it will face. Our team can help with inventory, HVAC compatibility, battery and charging choices, delivery, and service support.
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