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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. Rogue Carts R4FL

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

WinnerRogue Carts R4FL

Rogue Carts R4FL 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 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Rogue Carts R4FL beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • 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 Rogue Carts R4FL about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Rogue Carts R4FL 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. Rogue Carts R4FL

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS-VS-ROGUE-R4FL
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 PlusRogue CartsR4FLWinner
MSRP range$10,999$13,495
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Top speed as delivered—12.5 mph†3
Range (low)—30 mi†2
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†451.2 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length118.1 in†4135 in†2
Width55.8 in†451.2 in†2
Height83.1 in†481.5 in†2
Curb weight1,108 lb†11,025 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW✓†45 kW†2
BrakesEM Brake†4Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2
Display size9 in†410 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr†5—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†6
Ground clearance6.9 in✓†16.7 in†2
Turning radius14.9 ft✓†115.4 ft†3
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.

†1 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Rogue Carts R4FL

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 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ 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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.

Rogue Carts R4FLbase build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R4FLMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/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 Rogue Carts R4FL better?
Rogue Carts R4FL 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 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the D5 Maverick 4 Plus and R4FL 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 Rogue Carts R4FL 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 R4FL street legal?
The Rogue Carts R4FL 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.