Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus vs. ICON EV i20X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
ICON EV i20X takes it. It wins on the better price 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 ICON EV i20X beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus on the better price and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i20X 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 ICON EV i20X about $12,855, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The ICON EV i20X 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. ICON EV i20X
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4+2 Plus | ICON EVi20XWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,599 | $11,795 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 51 V†4 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 2†4 |
| Length | 150.4 in†3 | 97.8 in†5 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 47.2 in†5 |
| Height | 80.5 in†3 | 75.3 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,230 lb†1 | 1,064 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†3 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†4 |
| Display size | 9 in†3 | 10.1 in✓†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 3 yr✓†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in✓†1 | 4.3 in†5 |
| Turning radius | 17 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price 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.
Save $804 vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 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 Ranger 4+2 Plus lands at about $13,707 and the ICON EV i20X at about $12,855, 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.
ICON EV i20Xbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/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 ICON EV i20X better?
- ICON EV i20X takes it. It wins on the better price 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 i20X 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 ICON EV i20X at about $12,855, 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 i20X street legal?
- The ICON EV i20X 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.