Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Rogue Carts R4L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
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 R4L 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 R4L'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 R4L about $14,111, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo and the Rogue Carts R4L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Rogue Carts R4L
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Dach VehiclesApolloWinner | Rogue CartsR4L | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,980 – $13,995 | $12,980 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 12.5 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | 56 mi✓†4 | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 56 mi✓†4 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 121 in†2 |
| Width | 55 in†1 | 51.2 in†2 |
| Height | 79.9 in†1 | 81.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,464 lb†4 | 992 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1 | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2 |
| Suspension | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1 | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†6 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†6 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†1 | 6.7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft†1 | 12.3 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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 R4L at about $14,111, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.20/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Rogue Carts R4Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.21/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 or the Rogue Carts R4L 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 R4L 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 R4L at about $14,111, 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.