Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. ICON EV i40L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. 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 ICON EV i40L beats the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40L carries 3 years vs the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)'s 2.
- 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 XL (C4FXL) lands about $12,007 and the ICON EV i40L about $10,422, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and the ICON EV i40L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. ICON EV i40L
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) | ICON EVi40LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer price range | $10,995 | $9,500 – $11,495 |
| 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 | 4†5 |
| Length | 121.7 in†6 | 113 in†5 |
| Width | 52.4 in†6 | 53 in†5 |
| Height | 78 in†6 | 82 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,025.1 lb†6 | 1,300 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†5 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†6 | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1 | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†5 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†7 | 3 yr✓†8 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†7 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†9 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†9 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†10 | Yes†11 |
| Charge time | 5 hr†6 | — |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†6 | — |
| Turning radius | 13.9 ft†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 and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $1,495 vs the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)
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 XL (C4FXL) lands at about $12,007 and the ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
ICON EV i40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $167.07/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 XL (C4FXL) or the ICON EV i40L better?
- ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and i40L 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 XL (C4FXL) lands at about $12,007 and the ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.