Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4F
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
E-Z-GO Liberty 4F 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 4+2 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4F beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus lands about $14,131 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F about $14,661, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The E-Z-GO Liberty 4F 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
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4F
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4+2 Plus | E-Z-GOLiberty 4FWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,999 | $13,499 – $16,299 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 56.7 V†4 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 152.5 in†3 | 119 in†4 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 47 in†4 |
| Height | 84.6 in†3 | 76.2 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,296 lb†1 | 1,166 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 3.3 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 4.4 hp†4 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†3 | Regenerative IntelliBrake service braking, automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Independent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear†4 |
| Display size | 9 in†3 | 10 in✓†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 2 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in✓†1 | 6.5 in†4 |
| Turning radius | 17.2 ft†1 | 12.1 ft✓†8 |
◆ 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 Maverick 4+2 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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus lands at about $14,131 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F at about $14,661, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4Fbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $235.02/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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus or the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F better?
- E-Z-GO Liberty 4F 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 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus and Liberty 4F 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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus lands at about $14,131 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F at about $14,661, 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 D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus and the Liberty 4F street legal?
- The E-Z-GO Liberty 4F 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.