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Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Rogue Carts R4FL

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 wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly. 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 Rogue Carts R4FL on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Dach Vehicles Apollo goes up to 56 mi per charge vs the Rogue Carts R4FL's 40 mi.
  • 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 Rogue Carts R4FL about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo and the Rogue Carts R4FL are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Rogue Carts R4FL

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-VS-ROGUE-R4FL
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Dach VehiclesApolloWinnerRogue CartsR4FL
MSRP range$13,980 – $13,995$13,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—12.5 mph†3
Range (low)56 mi✓†430 mi†2
Range (high)56 mi✓†440 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†2
Battery energy7.7 kWh†1—
System voltage72 V†151.2 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length120 in†1135 in†2
Width55 in†151.2 in†2
Height79.9 in†181.5 in†2
Curb weight1,464 lb†41,025 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW✓†15 kW†2
BrakesFront and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2
SuspensionFront independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2
Display size12.3 in✓†110 in†2
Warranty2 yr†5—
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†6—
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr†6—
Battery warranty terms5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†6—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†7
Ground clearance7 in✓†16.7 in†2
Turning radius14.8 ft✓†115.4 ft†3
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 mi✓~43 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: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/2026†5 SOURCE: jackdcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range56 mi vs 40 mipower6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.

Rogue Carts R4FLbase build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R4FLMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/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 Rogue Carts R4FL better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Apollo and R4FL 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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.