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Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus vs. Sierra LSV AX6

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerSierra LSV AX6

Sierra LSV AX6 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 6 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 Sierra LSV AX6 beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus on the better warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Sierra LSV AX6 carries 3 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 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 6 Plus lands about $13,707 and the Sierra LSV AX6 about $15,929, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Sierra LSV AX6 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus vs. Sierra LSV AX6

COMPARISON · EVOLUTION-D5-RANGER-6-PLUS-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX6
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 6 PlusSierra LSVAX6Winner
MSRP range$12,599$14,695
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (low)—35 mi†2
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—125 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats6†16†2
Length148 in†3140 in†2
Width55.8 in†349.5 in†2
Height80.1 in†378.3 in†2
Curb weight1,345 lb†11,240 lb†2
Motor power6.3 kW✓†35 kW†2
BrakesEM Brake†3Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionFront: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1—
Display size9 in†3—
Warranty2 yr†43 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)—8 yr†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†2
Ground clearance6.8 in†1—
Turning radius19 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~48 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.

†1 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: evolutionelectricvehicle.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Sierra LSV AX6

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 6 Plus lands at about $13,707 and the Sierra LSV AX6 at about $15,929, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door

Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 PlusMSRP (verified)$12,599.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$805.94
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$13,707

est. $219.73/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Sierra LSV AX6base build · FL out-the-door

Sierra LSV AX6MSRP (verified)$14,695.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$931.70
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$15,929

est. $255.35/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 10/2026

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 6 Plus or the Sierra LSV AX6 better?
Sierra LSV AX6 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Ranger 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
What do the D5 Ranger 6 Plus and AX6 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 6 Plus lands at about $13,707 and the Sierra LSV AX6 at about $15,929, 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 6 Plus and the AX6 street legal?
The Sierra LSV AX6 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.