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EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

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

WinnerEPIC Carts E60FX

EPIC Carts E60FX takes it. It wins on the better 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The EPIC Carts E60FX beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus on the better warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the EPIC Carts E60FX carries 3 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 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 E60FX lands about $17,307 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus about $11,693, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The EPIC Carts E60FX 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

EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

COMPARISON · EPIC-E60FX-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
EPIC CartsE60FXWinnerEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus
MSRP range$15,995$10,699
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†2
System voltage51 V†148 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length—114.6 in†2
Width55.1 in†155.8 in†2
Height—79.5 in†2
Curb weight1,540 lb†11,058 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW†16.3 kW†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disc Brakes and Electromagnetic Parking Brake System†1Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft†2
SuspensionFront: Double Wishbone Independent; Rear: Longitudinal Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber†1Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear†2
Display size10.1 in✓†19 in†2
Warranty3 yr✓†32 yr†4
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†38 yr†2
Battery full-replacement coverage3 yr†3—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5No†2
Ground clearance5.9 in†16.8 in✓†2
Turning radius—14.8 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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: app-na1.hubspotdocuments.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E60FX

It wins on the better 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.

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $11,693, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E60FXbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E60FXMSRP (verified)$15,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,009.70
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$17,307

est. $277.44/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)$10,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$691.94
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$11,693

est. $187.45/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 EPIC Carts E60FX or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus better?
EPIC Carts E60FX takes it. It wins on the better 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.
What do the E60FX 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 EPIC Carts E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $11,693, 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 E60FX and the D5 Ranger 4 Plus street legal?
The EPIC Carts E60FX 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.