Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. ICON EV i40L
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) 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 XL (C4FXL) vs. ICON EV i40L
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) | ICON EVi40L | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,995 | $9,500 – $11,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi✓†1 | 30 mi†2 |
| 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 | — | 113 in†5 |
| Width | — | 53 in†5 |
| Height | — | 82 in†5 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,300 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†5 |
| Brakes | — | 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 | — | 3 yr†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~43 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
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) 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 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?
- Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) 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 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. 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.