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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Honor LSV G1 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 18, 2026

WinnerHonor LSV G1 2+2

Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power and battery warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 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 Plus on the better power and battery warranty.
  • 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 Plus lands about $10,523 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 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Honor LSV G1 2+2

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS-VS-HONOR-G1-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 PlusHonor LSVG1 2+2Winner
MSRP range$9,595$14,500
Top speed19 mph125 mph2
Range (low)30 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage48 V1
Seats4144
Length114.6 in1117 in5
Width55.8 in147 in5
Height79.5 in179 in5
Curb weight1,058 lb11,402 lb5
Motor power6.3 kW19 kW3
BrakesElectromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft1Four-wheel hydraulic disc3
SuspensionDouble-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear1Independent adjustable coil-over, front and rear2
Display size9 in110 in3
Warranty3 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr112 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes6
Ground clearance6.8 in15.8 in5
Turning radius14.8 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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 07/14/20262 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20263 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20265 SOURCE: randrperformance.net · VERIFIED 07/18/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 2+2

It wins on the better power and battery warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner

Why it won

power9 kW vs 6.3 kWbattery warranty12-yr vs 8-yr

◆ 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 Plus lands at about $10,523 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 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 PlusMSRP (verified)$9,595.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$625.70
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$10,523

est. $168.69/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Honor LSV G1 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Honor LSV G1 2+2MSRP (verified)$14,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$920.00
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$15,722

est. $252.03/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 07/2026

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 Ranger 4 Plus or the Honor LSV G1 2+2 better?
Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power and battery warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 4 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the D5 Ranger 4 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 Plus lands at about $10,523 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 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 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.