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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

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

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus lands about $12,011 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Garia Via 4-Seater is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 PlusGariaVia 4-SeaterWinner
MSRP range$10,999$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length118.1 in†3126 in†2
Width55.8 in†348 in†2
Height83.1 in†373 in†2
Curb weight1,108 lb†11,200 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW†38 kW✓†2
BrakesEM Brake†3Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2
Display size9 in†3—
Warranty2 yr†43 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†5
Charge time—7 hr†2
Ground clearance6.9 in✓†16.5 in†6
Turning radius14.9 ft†111 ft✓†2
†1 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 10/02/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power8 kW vs 6.3 kWwarranty3-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 Plus lands at about $12,011 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 PlusMSRP (verified)$10,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$709.94
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$12,011

est. $192.54/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 Plus or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the D5 Maverick 4 Plus and Via 4-Seater 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 Plus lands at about $12,011 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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 Plus and the Via 4-Seater street legal?
The Garia Via 4-Seater is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.