Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus on the better power.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands about $19,962 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)Winner | Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4+2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $18,500 | $12,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†5 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†4 | 48 V†5 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 118.3 in†1 | 152.5 in†5 |
| Width | 54.5 in†1 | 55.8 in†5 |
| Height | 80.4 in†1 | 84.6 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,819 lb†1 | 1,296 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 15 kW✓†4 | 6.3 kW†5 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brake, four-wheel disc brake + EMB electromagnetic parking system†1 | EM Brake†5 |
| Suspension | Performance coilover†4 | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†5 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†6 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†8 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†8 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | No†2 |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in✓†1 | 6.9 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 16.6 ft✓†1 | 17.2 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Why it won
◆ 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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus at about $14,131, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $320.00/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus 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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus at about $14,131, 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.
- Are both the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus street legal?
- The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.