Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 18, 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 Roadster 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 Roadster 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 Roadster 2+2 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 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 Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
| Dach VehiclesApolloWinner | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,980 – $13,995 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 56 mi✓†3 | 40 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 160 Ah✓†4 |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 117.9 in†4 |
| Width | 55 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.9 in†1 | 80 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,464 lb†3 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†1 | 6.3 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†4 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†1 | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty | 5 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | 7.1 in✓†4 |
| 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 Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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 Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/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 Roadster 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 Roadster 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 Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.