Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. MadJax Ascent
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The MadJax Ascent beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the better warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the MadJax Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The MadJax Ascent 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. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 Plus | MadJaxAscentWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,999 | $13,495 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 50 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 118.1 in†4 | 118.1 in†2 |
| Width | 55.8 in†4 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 83.1 in†4 | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,108 lb†1 | 1,322 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†4 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†4 | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†4 | 10 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 3 yr✓†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 12 yr†2 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 6 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 14.9 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~43 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better 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.
Why it won
◆ 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 MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.54/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 Plus or the MadJax Ascent better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better 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.
- What do the D5 Maverick 4 Plus and Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, 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 Ascent street legal?
- The MadJax Ascent 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.