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Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerDach Vehicles Apollo

Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 4 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 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 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 lands about $15,171 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus about $12,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Dach Vehicles Apollo is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Dach VehiclesApolloWinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 Plus
MSRP range$13,980 – $13,995$10,999
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Range (low)56 mi†3—
Range (high)56 mi†3—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†4
Battery capacity105 Ah†1—
Battery energy7.7 kWh†1—
System voltage72 V†148 V†4
Seats4†14†2
Length120 in†1118.1 in†4
Width55 in†155.8 in†4
Height79.9 in†183.1 in†4
Curb weight1,464 lb†31,108 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW†16.3 kW†4
BrakesFront and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1EM Brake†4
SuspensionFront independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2
Display size12.3 in✓†19 in†4
Warranty2 yr†52 yr†6
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†7—
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr†7—
Battery warranty terms5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†7—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1No†2
Ground clearance7 in✓†16.9 in†2
Turning radius14.8 ft✓†114.9 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.

†1 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†2 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: jackdcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo

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

Winner

◆ 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 lands at about $15,171 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus at about $12,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles ApolloMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$13,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$888.80
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$15,171

est. $243.20/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 PlusMSRP (verified)$10,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$709.94
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$12,011

est. $192.54/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 10/2026

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 Dach Vehicles Apollo or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the Apollo and D5 Maverick 4 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 lands at about $15,171 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus at about $12,011, 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 and the D5 Maverick 4 Plus street legal?
The Dach Vehicles Apollo is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.