Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus vs. Honor LSV G1 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Honor LSV G1 2+2 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Honor LSV G1 2+2 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus on the better power and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the Honor LSV G1 2+2 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 about $15,722, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Honor LSV G1 2+2 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. Honor LSV G1 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4+2 Plus | Honor LSVG1 2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,599 | $14,500 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | — | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 30 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | — |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 150.4 in†3 | 117 in†5 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 47 in†5 |
| Height | 80.5 in†3 | 79 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,230 lb†1 | 1,402 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW†3 | 9 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†3 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Independent and adjustable front suspension†6 |
| Display size | 9 in†3 | 10 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†7 | 3 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 12 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in✓†1 | 5.8 in†5 |
| Turning radius | 17 ft†1 | — |
◆ 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.
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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 at about $15,722, 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.
Honor LSV G1 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $252.03/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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 better?
- Honor LSV G1 2+2 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.
- What do the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus and G1 2+2 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 at about $15,722, 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 G1 2+2 street legal?
- The Honor LSV G1 2+2 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.