Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. ICON EV i40FX
Side-by-side verified specs for two street-legal golf carts (LSVs): the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus and the ICON EV i40FX. Every figure below carries a source and a verification date.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. ICON EV i40FX
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus | ICON EVi40FX | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,595 | $12,395 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 114.6 in†1 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 55.8 in†1 | 51.2 in†2 |
| Height | 79.5 in†1 | 79.2 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,058 lb†1 | 1,270 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes†3 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear†1 | Front double-wishbone independent†3 |
| Display size | 9 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†3 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in✓†1 | 6.7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~43 mi✓ |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
ICON EV i40FX takes it.
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and 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.
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
Frequently asked
- Is the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus or the ICON EV i40FX better?
- ICON EV i40FX takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and 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.
- Are both the D5 Ranger 4 Plus and the i40FX street legal?
- The ICON EV i40FX 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.