The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), 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.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-FORWARD-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
Aries EVClassic 4-Forward (C4F)GariaVia 4-Seater
MSRP range$10,495 – $10,995$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4342
Length126 in2
Width48 in2
Height73 in2
Curb weight1,200 lb2
Motor power5 kW38 kW2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle1Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers2
Warranty3 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Charge time7 hr2
Turning radius11 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

1 SOURCE: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/20265 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it.

It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), 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 Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $10,995 by trim$10,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$679.70
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$11,477

est. $183.98/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 07/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

Rather skip the configurator? Get a dealer quote on either cart:

Frequently asked

Is the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Classic 4-Forward (C4F) and Via 4-Seater 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 Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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.