Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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. 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.
Key takeaways
- The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,595 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 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 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Electromagnetic (EM) brake; braking distance ≤9.8 ft†1 | — |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear†1 | — |
| Display size | 9 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft†1 | — |
| 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.
◆ 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. 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the D5 Ranger 4 Plus and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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 E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) street legal?
- The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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.