Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Solana EV XA 4P
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
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 XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Solana EV XA 4P on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Dach Vehicles Apollo's 56 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 Solana EV XA 4P about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Dach Vehicles Apollo is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Solana EV XA 4P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Dach VehiclesApolloWinner | Solana EVXA 4P | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,980 – $13,995 | $11,495 – $12,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 56 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 56 mi†3 | 60 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†4 |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 72 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 115.8 in†4 |
| Width | 55 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.9 in†1 | 78.7 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,464 lb†3 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†1 | 7.5 kW✓†4 |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†1 | 10.1 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 2 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†7 | 5 yr†4 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†7 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†7 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | No†2 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†1 | 5.1 in†4 |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft✓†1 | 15.4 ft†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~62 mi✓ | ~60 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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.
Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 Solana EV XA 4P 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 XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Apollo and XA 4P 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 Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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 XA 4P street legal?
- The Dach Vehicles Apollo is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.