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Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

Side-by-side verified specs for two street-legal golf carts (LSVs): the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus. Every figure below carries a source and a verification date.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-4-2-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Dach VehiclesApollo 4+2Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus
MSRP range$14,980 – $15,980$9,595
Top speed25 mph119 mph2
Range (low)56 mi3
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah2
Battery energy7.7 kWh3
System voltage72 V348 V2
Seats6342
Length114.6 in2
Width55.8 in2
Height79.5 in2
Curb weight1,058 lb2
Motor power6.3 kW36.3 kW2
BrakesElectromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft2
SuspensionDouble-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear2
Display size12.3 in49 in2
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5No2
Ground clearance6.8 in2
Turning radius14.8 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 mi~40 mi

◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

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 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 07/2026

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

Frequently asked

Is the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 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 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Are both the Apollo 4+2 and the D5 Ranger 4 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 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.