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Denago EV CITY vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 Plus about $14,131, 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 6 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 6 Plus

COMPARISON · DENAGO-CITY-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-6-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Denago EVCITYWinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 Plus
MSRP range$16,500$12,999
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†16†2
Length150 in†4151.6 in†3
Width74 in†455.8 in†3
Height78 in†484.4 in†3
Curb weight1,719 lb†41,395 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—19.3 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 6 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 6 Plus at about $14,131, 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 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 PlusMSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/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 6 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 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the CITY and D5 Maverick 6 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 6 Plus at about $14,131, 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 6 Plus street legal?
The Denago EV CITY is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.