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Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

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

WinnerDach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better 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 4+2 beats the Advanced EV Advent 2 on the better power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • 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 4+2 about $16,231, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Advanced EV Advent 2 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

COMPARISON · ADVANCED-EV-ADVENT-2-VS-DACH-APOLLO-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Advanced EVAdvent 2Dach VehiclesApollo 4+2Winner
MSRP range$8,299$14,980 – $15,980
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)56 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah2
Battery energy7.7 kWh2
System voltage51.2 V372 V2
Seats2362
Length107.9 in3
Width47.6 in3
Height71.7 in3
Curb weight1,235 lb3
Motor power4 kW36.3 kW2
SuspensionDouble A-arm independent front, coil-over hydraulic shocks; rear coil-over with stabilizing sway bar3
Display size12.3 in4
Warranty5 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~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: galaxygolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20262 SOURCE: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

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

Winner

Why it won

power6.3 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 4+2 at about $16,231, 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 Apollo 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,980 by trim$14,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$948.80
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$16,231

est. $260.19/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 09/2026

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 4+2 better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Advent 2 and Apollo 4+2 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 4+2 at about $16,231, 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.