Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands about $15,509 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)Winner | Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,299 | $12,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 108 in†1 | 151.6 in†3 |
| Width | 48.8 in†1 | 55.8 in†3 |
| Height | 76 in†1 | 84.4 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 954 lb†1 | 1,395 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 3.5 kW†1 | 6.3 kW✓†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake†1 | EM Brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear†1 | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†3 |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†5 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | No†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in†1 | 6.9 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 9.3 ft✓†1 | 19.3 ft†2 |
◆ The verdict
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
◆ 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus at about $14,131, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $248.62/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus better?
- Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and D5 Maverick 6 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 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 Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and the D5 Maverick 6 Plus street legal?
- The Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.