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ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerAries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted on the better range.
  • Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted's 35 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands about $14,445 and the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) about $16,247, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

COMPARISON · ACTIVEV-PULSE-6-LIFTED-VS-ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
ActivEVPulse 6 Seater LiftedAries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)Winner
MSRP range$13,295$14,995 – $15,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)35 mi160 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V3
Seats6143
Length144 in1120 in4
Width48 in155 in4
Height79.2 in180 in4
Curb weight1,402 lb4
Motor power5 kW15 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic1Hydraulic disc2
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock1Performance adjustable coilovers3
Display size10.1 in110 in2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Ground clearance10.3 in1
Turning radius21 ft1
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.

1 SOURCE: activegolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 35 mi

◆ 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 ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $14,445 and the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) at about $16,247, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater LiftedMSRP (verified)$13,295.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$847.70
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$14,445

est. $231.56/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,995 by trim$14,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.70
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$16,247

est. $260.44/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 08/2026

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 ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted or the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range.
What do the Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) 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 ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $14,445 and the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) at about $16,247, 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.