Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 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 Ranger 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 lands about $16,231 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus about $13,707, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Dach VehiclesApollo 4+2Winner | Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4+2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,980 – $15,980 | $12,599 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 56 mi†4 | — |
| Range (high) | 56 mi†4 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†5 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | — |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†3 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†3 | 48 V†5 |
| Seats | 6†4 | 6†2 |
| Length | 149.6 in†3 | 150.4 in†5 |
| Width | 55.7 in†3 | 55.8 in†5 |
| Height | 79.5 in†3 | 80.5 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,433 lb†3 | 1,230 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†4 | 6.3 kW†5 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electronic parking brake†4 | EM Brake†5 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm independent front; integrated rear axle with coil springs†4 | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†6 | 9 in†5 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†3 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†3 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†3 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†3 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | No†2 |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in✓†3 | 6.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 15.1 ft✓†3 | 17 ft†2 |
| 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.
◆ 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 Ranger 4+2 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 lands at about $16,231 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus at about $13,707, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.19/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $219.73/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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus better?
- Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 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 Ranger 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the Apollo 4+2 and D5 Ranger 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 lands at about $16,231 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus at about $13,707, 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 Apollo 4+2 and the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus street legal?
- The Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.