Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. ICON EV i60LX
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
ICON EV i60LX 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. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The ICON EV i60LX beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- The ICON EV i60LX 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. ICON EV i60LX
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus | ICON EVi60LXWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,595 | — |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 114.6 in†1 | — |
| Width | 55.8 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.5 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,058 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†3 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~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 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.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $168.69/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
ICON EV i60LXbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i60LX— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 Plus or the ICON EV i60LX better?
- ICON EV i60LX 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 i60LX street legal?
- The ICON EV i60LX 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.