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Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerDach Vehicles Apollo

Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) on the better power.
  • 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 Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) about $13,555, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Dach Vehicles Apollo is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-VS-YAMAHA-CONCIERGE-4-EV
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Dach VehiclesApolloWinnerYamaha Golf CarDrive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)
MSRP range$13,980 – $13,995$12,455
Top speed25 mph119 mph2
Range (low)56 mi3
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
Battery energy7.7 kWh1
System voltage72 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length120 in1
Width55 in1
Height79.9 in1
Curb weight1,464 lb3
Motor power6.3 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp2
BrakesFront and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake1Self-adjusting mechanical rear-wheel drum brakes4
SuspensionFront independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber1Tru-Trak II fully independent front strut; independent rear4
Display size12.3 in1
Warranty2 yr52 yr6
Battery warranty5 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1No2
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius14.8 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 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 07/15/20262 SOURCE: yamahagolfcar.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: landingsgolfcarcenter.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: jackdcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20266 SOURCE: thevillagesgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo

It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner

Why it won

power6.3 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 Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) at about $13,555, 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.

Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)base build · FL out-the-door

Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)MSRP (verified)$12,455.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$797.30
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$13,555

est. $217.28/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 07/2026

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 Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the Apollo and Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) 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 Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) at about $13,555, 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 Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) street legal?
The Dach Vehicles Apollo is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.