The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV

ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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.

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Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS-VS-ROKIT-VENOM-EV
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 PlusROKITROKIT Edition Venom EV
MSRP range$9,595$21,000
Top speed19 mph1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage48 V172 V2
Seats4142
Length114.6 in1
Width55.8 in1
Height79.5 in1
Curb weight1,058 lb1
Motor power6.3 kW15 kW2
BrakesElectromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft1
SuspensionDouble-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear1
Display size9 in1
Battery warranty8 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes3
Ground clearance6.8 in1
Turning radius14.8 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

1 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/2026

◆ The verdict

ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

◆ 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 ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV at about $22,612, 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.

ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EVbase build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EVMSRP (verified)$21,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,310.00
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$22,612

est. $362.48/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 ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV better?
ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the D5 Ranger 4 Plus and ROKIT Edition Venom EV 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 ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV at about $22,612, 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV street legal?
The ROKIT ROKIT Edition Venom EV 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.