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Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerDach Vehicles Apollo

Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Dach Vehicles Apollo beats the Advanced EV Advent 2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Dach Vehicles Apollo goes up to 56 mi per charge vs the Advanced EV Advent 2's 35 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 2 lands about $9,149 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo about $15,171, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Advanced EV Advent 2 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo

COMPARISON · ADVANCED-EV-ADVENT-2-VS-DACH-APOLLO
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Advanced EVAdvent 2Dach VehiclesApolloWinner
MSRP range$8,299$13,980 – $13,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)25 mi156 mi3
Range (high)35 mi1
Battery typelead-acid1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
Battery energy7.7 kWh2
System voltage48 V172 V2
Seats2142
Length113 in1120 in2
Width46 in155 in2
Height74 in179.9 in2
Curb weight1,235 lb11,464 lb3
Motor power4 kW16.3 kW2
BrakesFront and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake2
Suspension4-wheel coil-over1Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber2
Display size12.3 in2
Warranty2 yr12 yr4
Battery warranty5 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes2
Charge time8 hr1
Ground clearance7 in2
Turning radius14.8 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: golfcartsearch.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: jackdcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range56 mi vs 35 mipower6.3 kW vs 4 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $9,149 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo at about $15,171, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Advanced EV Advent 2base build · FL out-the-door

Advanced EV Advent 2MSRP (verified)$8,299.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$547.94
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$9,149

est. $146.66/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles ApolloMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$13,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$888.80
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$15,171

est. $243.20/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Advanced EV Advent 2 or the Dach Vehicles Apollo better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Advent 2 and Apollo cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $9,149 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo at about $15,171, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.