The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

EPIC Carts E60L vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

EPIC Carts E60L 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 4 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.

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Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E60L vs. Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus

COMPARISON · EPIC-E60L-VS-EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
EPIC CartsE60LEvolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus
MSRP range$13,999$9,595
Top speed25 mph119 mph2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage51 V148 V2
Seats6142
Length114.6 in2
Width55.8 in2
Height79.5 in2
Curb weight1,058 lb2
Motor power5 kW16.3 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake1Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft2
SuspensionMacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar1Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear2
Display size10.1 in19 in2
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3No2
Ground clearance6.8 in2
Turning radius14.8 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~40 mi

◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E60L 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 4 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.

◆ 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 E60L lands at about $15,191 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $10,523, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E60Lbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E60LMSRP (verified)$13,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.94
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$15,191

est. $243.52/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)$9,595.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$625.70
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$10,523

est. $168.69/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 07/2026

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 E60L or the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus better?
EPIC Carts E60L 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 4 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 E60L 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 E60L lands at about $15,191 and the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus at about $10,523, 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 E60L and the D5 Ranger 4 Plus street legal?
The EPIC Carts E60L 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.