Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Royal EV Crown 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Royal EV Crown 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 6 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 Royal EV Crown 4 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Royal EV Crown 4 carries 3 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 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 6 Plus lands about $14,131 and the Royal EV Crown 4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Royal EV Crown 4 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Royal EV Crown 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 Plus | Royal EVCrown 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $12,999MSRP | $11,995dealer price |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | — | 34 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 50 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | — |
| Seats | 6†1 | — |
| Length | 151.6 in†3 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 42.5 in†2 |
| Height | 84.4 in†3 | 79 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,395 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc (dealer listing; Evolution publishes no brake type)†4 | 4 wheel Hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Coil over strut with A arm; rear suspension leaf spring†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 3 yr✓†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 5 yr†7 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 5 yr†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 19.3 ft†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 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 $1,004 vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus
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 6 Plus lands at about $14,131 and the Royal EV Crown 4 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Royal EV Crown 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/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 6 Plus or the Royal EV Crown 4 better?
- Royal EV Crown 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 6 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 6 Plus and Crown 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 6 Plus lands at about $14,131 and the Royal EV Crown 4 at about $13,067, 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 6 Plus and the Crown 4 street legal?
- The Royal EV Crown 4 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.