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Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

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

WinnerDach Vehicles Falcon 2+2

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 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 D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Falcon 2+2 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands about $10,947 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus about $10,523, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

COMPARISON · DACH-FALCON-2-2-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Dach VehiclesFalcon 2+2WinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus
MSRP range$9,995 – $11,980$9,595
Top speed25 mph119 mph2
Range (low)35 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length114.6 in2
Width55.8 in2
Height79.5 in2
Curb weight1,058 lb2
Motor power5 kW16.3 kW2
BrakesFront & rear hydraulic disc with electromechanical parking brake1Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft2
SuspensionFront double A-arm independent; rear trailing-arm with spring damping1Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear2
Display size9 in2
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3No2
Ground clearance6.8 in2
Turning radius14.8 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~40 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: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ 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 Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $10,523, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $11,980 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 PlusMSRP (verified)$9,595.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$625.70
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$10,523

est. $168.69/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 08/2026

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 Falcon 2+2 or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus better?
Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 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 D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Falcon 2+2 and D5 Ranger 4 Plus 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 Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $10,523, 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 Falcon 2+2 and the D5 Ranger 4 Plus street legal?
The Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.