Edge-EV Vortex V6 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Edge-EV Vortex V6 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 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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 lands about $16,247 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus about $13,707, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Edge-EV Vortex V6 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Edge-EV Vortex V6 vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Edge-EVVortex V6Winner | Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,995 | $12,599 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 50 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†2 |
| Length | 147.5 in†1 | 148 in†3 |
| Width | 51.5 in†1 | 55.8 in†3 |
| Height | 80 in†1 | 80.1 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,520 lb†1 | 1,345 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 6.3 kW✓†3 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†1 | EM Brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent Front†1 | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 9 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 2 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years on the battery (a lifetime battery warranty is sold separately)†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | No†2 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†1 | 6.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 19 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 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 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 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
◆ 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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 lands at about $16,247 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus at about $13,707, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Edge-EV Vortex V6base build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $219.73/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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus better?
- Edge-EV Vortex V6 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 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the Vortex V6 and D5 Ranger 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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 lands at about $16,247 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus at about $13,707, 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 Vortex V6 and the D5 Ranger 6 Plus street legal?
- The Edge-EV Vortex V6 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.