Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 4, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better 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 Engage Ghosthawk beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus's 2.
- 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 $11,693 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,142, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 · Central Florida Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plus vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 10/04/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 4 Plus | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $10,699MSRP | $29,990dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†3 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 114.6 in†1 | 132 in†3 |
| Width | 55.8 in†1 | 52.5 in†3 |
| Height | 79.5 in†1 | 82 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,058 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc (dealer listing; Evolution publishes no brake type)†4 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front, leaf-spring rear†1 | Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†1 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†1 | 5 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†3 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 14.8 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~80 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 wins on the better 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.
Why it won
◆ 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 $11,693 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,142, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 4 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $187.45/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.24/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 Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better 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 Engage Ghosthawk 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 $11,693 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,142, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; 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 Engage Ghosthawk street legal?
- The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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.