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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus vs. Venom EV Stealth 4

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

WinnerVenom EV Stealth 4

Venom EV Stealth 4 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Venom EV Stealth 4 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus on the better price and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Venom EV Stealth 4 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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus lands about $14,131 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 about $13,601, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Venom EV Stealth 4 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. Venom EV Stealth 4

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-2-PLUS-VS-VENOM-STEALTH-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4+2 PlusVenom EVStealth 4Winner
MSRP range$12,999$12,499 – $13,995
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Top speed as delivered—19 mph†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†352 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length152.5 in†3129 in†2
Width55.8 in†351 in†2
Height84.6 in†377 in†2
Curb weight1,296 lb†1—
Motor power6.3 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesEM Brake†3Hydraulic four-wheel disc†2
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1Front dual-camber independent MacPherson; rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2
Display size9 in†310 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr†43 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)—8 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†7
Battery warranty terms—8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†8
Ground clearance6.9 in✓†16.3 in†2
Turning radius17.2 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~44 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: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Venom EV Stealth 4

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.

Save $500 vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus

Winner

Why it won

price$12,499 vs $12,999warranty3-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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus lands at about $14,131 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 at about $13,601, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 PlusMSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Venom EV Stealth 4base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Stealth 4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$12,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.94
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$13,601

est. $218.03/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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus or the Venom EV Stealth 4 better?
Venom EV Stealth 4 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.
What do the D5 Maverick 4+2 Plus and Stealth 4 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 Venom EV Stealth 4 at about $13,601, 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 Stealth 4 street legal?
The Venom EV Stealth 4 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.