Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus vs. ICON EV i60L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
ICON EV i60L 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. 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 ICON EV i60L beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i60L 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 i60L about $13,071, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The ICON EV i60L 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 i60L
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4+2 Plus | ICON EVi60LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,599 | $11,999 – $13,295 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†3 |
| Length | 150.4 in†2 | 149 in†3 |
| Width | 55.8 in†2 | 53 in†3 |
| Height | 80.5 in†2 | 82 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,230 lb†1 | 1,541 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†2 | Four-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | MacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar†3 |
| Display size | 9 in†2 | 10.1 in✓†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 3 yr✓†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in†1 | — |
| 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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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 i60L at about $13,071, 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 i60Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.54/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 i60L better?
- ICON EV i60L 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the D5 Ranger 4+2 Plus and i60L 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 i60L at about $13,071, 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 i60L street legal?
- The ICON EV i60L 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.