Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 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 Ranger 4+2 Plus lands about $13,707 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Garia Via 4-Seater is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4+2 Plus | GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,599 | $25,239 – $33,087 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 150.4 in†3 | 126 in†2 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 48 in†2 |
| Height | 80.5 in†3 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,230 lb†1 | 1,200 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†3 | 8 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†3 | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 3 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | — | 7 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in✓†1 | 6.5 in†6 |
| Turning radius | 17 ft†1 | 11 ft✓†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Ranger 4+2 Plus lands at about $13,707 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $219.73/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $434.51/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 Ranger 4+2 Plus or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
- Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus and Via 4-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 Ranger 4+2 Plus lands at about $13,707 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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 Ranger 4+2 Plus and the Via 4-Seater street legal?
- The Garia Via 4-Seater is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.