Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Venom EV Strike 6 Seater takes it. It wins on the better 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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater 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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater about $16,251, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Venom EV Strike 6 Seater 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 · Tampa Bay Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 Plus | Venom EVStrike 6 SeaterWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,999 | $14,999 – $15,499 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†2 |
| Length | 151.6 in†3 | 144 in†2 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 84.4 in†3 | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,395 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†3 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†3 | 10 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 3 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in✓†1 | 6.3 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 19.3 ft†1 | 17.1 ft✓†9 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~44 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better 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.
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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater at about $16,251, 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.
Venom EV Strike 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.51/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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
- Venom EV Strike 6 Seater takes it. It wins on the better 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 Strike 6 Seater 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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater at about $16,251, 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 6 Plus and the Strike 6 Seater street legal?
- The Venom EV Strike 6 Seater 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.