Advanced EV Horizon 4 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
Advanced EV Horizon 4 takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Advanced EV Horizon 4 beats the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) on the better price.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Horizon 4 lands about $10,316 and the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) about $16,247, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Advanced EV Horizon 4 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
Advanced EV Horizon 4 vs. Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Advanced EVHorizon 4Winner | Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,400 | $14,995 – $15,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | — | 120 in†4 |
| Width | — | 55 in†4 |
| Height | — | 80 in†4 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,402 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | — | Hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Swing-arm independent front suspension; rear coil springs with hydraulic shocks†1 | Performance adjustable coilovers†3 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price.
Save $5,595 vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)
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 Advanced EV Horizon 4 lands at about $10,316 and the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) at about $16,247, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Advanced EV Horizon 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $165.37/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
est. $260.44/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 Advanced EV Horizon 4 or the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) better?
- Advanced EV Horizon 4 takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the Horizon 4 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 Advanced EV Horizon 4 lands at about $10,316 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.