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Denago EV CITY vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerDenago EV CITY

Denago EV CITY 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 Maverick 4 Plus 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 Denago EV CITY beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV CITY lands about $17,842 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus about $12,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Denago EV CITY is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV CITY vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus

COMPARISON · DENAGO-CITY-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Denago EVCITYWinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 Plus
MSRP range$16,500$10,999
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity205 Ah†1—
System voltage51.2 V†148 V†3
Seats6✓†14†2
Length150 in†4118.1 in†3
Width74 in†455.8 in†3
Height78 in†483.1 in†3
Curb weight1,719 lb†41,108 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†16.3 kW✓†3
Brakes4-wheel disc†1EM Brake†3
SuspensionIndependent front and rear†1Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2
Display size—9 in†3
Warranty2 yr†12 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†1—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1No†2
Charge time5 hr†1—
Ground clearance—6.9 in†2
Turning radius—14.9 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~84 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: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†2 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: denagomsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Denago EV CITY

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 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus at about $12,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Denago EV CITYbase build · FL out-the-door

Denago EV CITYMSRP (verified)$16,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,040.00
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$17,842

est. $286.02/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 PlusMSRP (verified)$10,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$709.94
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$12,011

est. $192.54/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 10/2026

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 Denago EV CITY or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus better?
Denago EV CITY 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 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the CITY and D5 Maverick 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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus at about $12,011, 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 CITY and the D5 Maverick 4 Plus street legal?
The Denago EV CITY is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.