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Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Boca EV Stallion

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

WinnerAries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 XL (C4FXL) beats the Boca EV Stallion on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • The Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Boca EV Stallion

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-FORWARD-XL-VS-BOCA-EV-STALLION
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)WinnerBoca EVStallion
MSRP range$10,995
Top speed25 mph120 mph2
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium3lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah4
System voltage48 V348 V4
Seats4364
Curb weight1,130 lb4
Motor power5 kW35 kW4
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted1
Display size10.1 in4
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5No2
Charge time6 hr4
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~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: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20262 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20264 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)MSRP (verified)$10,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$709.70
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$12,007

est. $192.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Boca EV Stallionbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Boca EV Stallion— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) or the Boca EV Stallion better?
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and the Stallion street legal?
The Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Stallion is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.