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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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. 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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GHOSTHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 PlusTomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner
MSRP range$10,999$29,999
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (high)—80 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†3
Battery capacity—210 Ah†3
Battery energy—10 kWh†3
System voltage48 V†4—
Seats4†14†3
Length118.1 in†4132 in†3
Width55.8 in†452.5 in†3
Height83.1 in†482 in†3
Curb weight1,108 lb†11,355 lb†3
Motor power6.3 kW✓†45 kW†3
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†3
BrakesEM Brake†44-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3
Display size9 in✓†47 in†3
Warranty2 yr†55 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†6
Battery warranty terms—5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†3
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6
Ground clearance6.9 in†1—
Turning radius14.9 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~80 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: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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.

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GhosthawkMSRP (verified)$29,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,849.94
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$32,151

est. $515.40/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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the D5 Maverick 4 Plus and Engage Ghosthawk 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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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 Engage Ghosthawk street legal?
The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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.