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Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 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 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo lands about $15,171 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus about $14,131, 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 6 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 6 Plus

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-6-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Dach VehiclesApolloWinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 Plus
MSRP range$13,980 – $13,995$12,999
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†16✓†2
Length120 in†1151.6 in†4
Width55 in†155.8 in†4
Height79.9 in†184.4 in†4
Curb weight1,464 lb†31,395 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✓†119.3 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 6 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 6 Plus at about $14,131, 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 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 PlusMSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/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 6 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 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the Apollo 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo lands at about $15,171 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 Apollo and the D5 Maverick 6 Plus street legal?
The Dach Vehicles Apollo 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.