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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus vs. Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6

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

WinnerZebra Golf Cart Terrain 6

Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 4 Plus carries 2 years vs the Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6's 1.
  • 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 Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 about $19,431, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 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. Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-4-PLUS-VS-ZEBRA-TERRAIN-6
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 4 PlusZebra Golf CartTerrain 6Winner
MSRP range$10,999$17,999
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (low)—80 mi†2
Range (high)—100 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—230 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†351.2 V†2
Seats4†16✓†2
Length118.1 in†3—
Width55.8 in†3—
Height83.1 in†3—
Curb weight1,108 lb†1—
Motor power6.3 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesEM Brake†3—
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1—
Display size9 in†313 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr✓†41 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†5
Battery full-replacement coverage—1 yr†5
Battery warranty terms—5 years prorated: 100% in year 1, then an 80%, 60%, 40% and 20% credit toward a replacement†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†6
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 1 · 80% yr 1–2 · 60% yr 2–3 · 40% yr 3–4 · 20% yr 4–5†5
Ground clearance6.9 in†1—
Turning radius14.9 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~94 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: zebragolfcart.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: zebragolfcart.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6

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.

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 Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 at about $19,431, 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.

Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6base build · FL out-the-door

Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6MSRP (verified)$17,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,129.94
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$19,431

est. $311.49/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 Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 better?
Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 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.
What do the D5 Maverick 4 Plus and Terrain 6 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 Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 at about $19,431, 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 Terrain 6 street legal?
The Zebra Golf Cart Terrain 6 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.