Evolution D5 Maverick 4 Plus review & price

Is the Evolution D5 Maverick 4 Plus a good golf buggy?

The Evolution D5 Maverick 4 Plus is the brand's lifted, street-legal flagship golf cart (road-legal golf buggy with approval). All four seats face forward, the street-legal kit is comprehensive, and it adds a touchscreen, sound system and front independent suspension.

We score it 8 out of 10. The high points are forward-facing seats, safer and comfier, strong standard street-legal kit and touchscreen, sound system, front independent suspension. The trade-offs to weigh up are pricier than the Classic and Forester, dimensions not clearly published and six-seat version is large.

How much does the Evolution D5 Maverick 4 Plus cost?

In the UK it is around £7,870 to £9,440 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $8,995 to $11,995. Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.

Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.

Performance and drive

The D5 Maverick 4 Plus is geared for low-speed road and site use, topping out around 25 mph. Drive comes from a 6.3 kW AC, 400A controller, front independent suspension. Expect a real-world range of 40+ (advertised; est.).

Space and practicality

It seats 4 (all forward-facing; 4+2 = 6).

Running costs, charging and batteries

Power is Lithium electric. 48V 110Ah aluminium-cased LiFePO4. Approx 5-6 hrs (est.). As a rule, a lithium pack costs more up front but lasts far longer and needs no maintenance, where lead-acid is cheaper to buy but needs watering and careful charging.

Is it road legal?

UK: No as standard. US: Yes (LSV; DOT windscreen, self-cancelling signals, 3-point harnesses). In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.

Evolution D5 Maverick 4 Plus alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against ICON EV i40, Bintelli Beyond, Advanced EV Advent 4. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.