Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2
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. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 on the better range. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2'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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Dach VehiclesApolloWinner | Tara Electric VehiclesExplorer 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,980 – $13,995 | $9,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 56 mi✓†3 | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 56 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 160 Ah✓†2 |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 120.5 in†2 |
| Width | 55 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 79.9 in†1 | 83 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,464 lb†3 | 1,014 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†1 | 6.3 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1 | Four-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1 | Front: double wishbone independent; Rear: leaf spring†2 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†1 | 9 in†4 |
| 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 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | 7.9 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~62 mi✓ | ~61 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. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 at about $10,947, 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.
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $175.48/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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 better?
- Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Apollo and Explorer 2+2 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 at about $10,947, 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.