Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus vs. Teko EV Trophy
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 5, 2026
Teko EV Trophy takes it. It wins on the better price. 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Teko EV Trophy beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 6 Plus lands about $13,707 and the Teko EV Trophy about $12,007, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Teko EV Trophy 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 · Central Florida Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus vs. Teko EV Trophy
LAST VERIFIED 11/05/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Ranger 6 Plus | Teko EVTrophyWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $12,599 | $10,995 |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19 mph†3 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 51.2 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 148 in†4 | — |
| Width | 55.8 in†4 | — |
| Height | 80.1 in†4 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,345 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc (dealer listing; Evolution publishes no brake type)†5 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Independent front suspension†2 |
| Display size | 9 in†4 | 10.1 in✓†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†7 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 8 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 8 years full replacement (personal-use vehicles only)†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 19 ft†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $1,604 vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plus
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 6 Plus lands at about $13,707 and the Teko EV Trophy at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Ranger 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $219.73/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Teko EV Trophybase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/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 6 Plus or the Teko EV Trophy better?
- Teko EV Trophy takes it. It wins on the better price. 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the D5 Ranger 6 Plus and Trophy 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 Teko EV Trophy at about $12,007, 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 6 Plus and the Trophy street legal?
- The Teko EV Trophy 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.