EPIC Carts E40L vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4+2 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 EPIC Carts E40L beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E40L carries 3 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E40L lands about $14,127 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The EPIC Carts E40L is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE40LWinner | Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4+2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 – $15,000 | $12,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 152.5 in†4 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 55.8 in†4 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 84.6 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,296 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 6.3 kW✓†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 | EM Brake†4 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3 | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†2 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†4 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†5 | 2 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | No†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†1 | 6.9 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 12 ft✓†1 | 17.2 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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 wins on the better price and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4+2 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.
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Why it won
◆ 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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus at about $14,131, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.53/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 EPIC Carts E40L or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus better?
- EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4+2 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 E40L and D5 Maverick 4+2 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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 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 E40L and the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus street legal?
- The EPIC Carts E40L is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.