Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. EPIC Carts E60
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better price. 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.
Key takeaways
- The Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) beats the EPIC Carts E60 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands about $11,477 and the EPIC Carts E60 about $14,710, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) and the EPIC Carts E60 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. EPIC Carts E60
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward (C4F)Winner | EPIC CartsE60 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,495 – $10,995 | $13,545 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 51 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 6✓†4 |
| Length | — | 155 in†2 |
| Width | — | 47 in†2 |
| Height | — | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,760 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | — | Four-wheel disc with electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 | Front & rear independent coil-over†4 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†6 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~43 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. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,050 vs the EPIC Carts E60
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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 and the EPIC Carts E60 at about $14,710, 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.
EPIC Carts E60base build · FL out-the-door
est. $235.81/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 EPIC Carts E60 better?
- Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward (C4F) and E60 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 EPIC Carts E60 at about $14,710, 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.