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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen S4

Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,357, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-MAVERICK-6-PLUS-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 PlusVerdi MotorAspen S4Winner
MSRP range$12,999$8,495
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (high)—40 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†3
System voltage48 V†451.7 V†3
Seats6✓†14†2
Length151.6 in†4118 in†2
Width55.8 in†453 in†2
Height84.4 in†480 in†2
Curb weight1,395 lb†1—
Motor power6.3 kW✓†45 kW†2
BrakesEM Brake†44-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size9 in†411 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr†52 yr†6
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†8
Ground clearance6.9 in†17.8 in✓†2
Turning radius19.3 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~43 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: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: elevategolfcarts.golfcartinventory.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen S4

It wins on the better price. 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 $4,504 vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus

Winner

Why it won

price$8,495 vs $12,999

◆ 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 PlusMSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4MSRP (verified)$8,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.70
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$9,357

est. $150.00/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 6 Plus or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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 Aspen S4 street legal?
The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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.