Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo
Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward (C4F) | Dach VehiclesApollo | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,495 – $10,995 | $13,980 – $13,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 56 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 7.7 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 72 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 120 in†2 |
| Width | — | 55 in†2 |
| Height | — | 79.9 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,464 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 6.3 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | — | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†2 |
| Display size | — | 12.3 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty | — | 5 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 14.8 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~62 mi✓ |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it.
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo at about $15,171, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $183.98/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.20/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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) or the Dach Vehicles Apollo better?
- Dach Vehicles Apollo takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward (C4F) and Apollo 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo at about $15,171, 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.