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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

Side-by-side verified specs for two street-legal golf carts (LSVs): the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2). Every figure below carries a source and a verification date.

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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-4-PLUS-VS-TEKO-TROPHY-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 PlusTeko EVTrophy Plus (4+2)
MSRP range$9,595$12,995
Top speed19 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah4
System voltage48 V151.2 V2
Seats4164
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
Warranty2 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr18 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes5
Charge time3.5 hr2
Ground clearance6.8 in1
Turning radius14.8 ft1
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.

1 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20264 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) 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. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

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.

Frequently asked

Is the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus or the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) better?
Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) 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. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the D5 Ranger 4 Plus and the Trophy Plus (4+2) street legal?
The Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+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.