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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. V-Carts ECO 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerV-Carts ECO 4

V-Carts ECO 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 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 V-Carts ECO 4 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the V-Carts ECO 4 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 V-Carts ECO 4 about $10,210, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The V-Carts ECO 4 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 · Central Florida Edition

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. V-Carts ECO 4

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS-VS-VCARTS-ECO-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 PlusV-CartsECO 4Winner
Price range$10,999MSRP$9,300dealer price
Top speed19 mph†124 mph✓†2
Range (low)—25 mi†2
Range (high)—35 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—108 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†3—
Seats4†14†2
Length118.1 in†3111 in†2
Width55.8 in†346 in†2
Height83.1 in†375 in†2
Curb weight1,108 lb†11,041 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc (dealer listing; Evolution publishes no brake type)†44-wheel disc†2
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1Leaf spring†2
Display size9 in†311 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr†55 yr✓†6
Battery warranty (total term)—6 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage—4 yr†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†7
Ground clearance6.9 in†1—
Turning radius14.9 ft†19 ft✓†2
†1 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†3 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: nwcartking.com · VERIFIED 10/04/2026†5 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

V-Carts ECO 4

It wins on the better price 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.

Save $1,699 vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus

Winner

Why it won

price$9,300 vs $10,999warranty5-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 V-Carts ECO 4 at about $10,210, 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.

V-Carts ECO 4base build · FL out-the-door

V-Carts ECO 4Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 8, 2026$9,300.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$608.00
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$10,210

est. $163.67/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 V-Carts ECO 4 better?
V-Carts ECO 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 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 ECO 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 Plus lands at about $12,011 and the V-Carts ECO 4 at about $10,210, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; 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 ECO 4 street legal?
The V-Carts ECO 4 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.