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Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Rogue Carts R6

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerAries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Rogue Carts R6 on the better price.
  • 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 Rogue Carts R6 about $15,081, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and the Rogue Carts R6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Rogue Carts R6

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-FORWARD-XL-VS-ROGUE-R6
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)WinnerRogue CartsR6
MSRP range$10,995$13,895
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—12.5 mph†3
Range (low)—30 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi†140 mi†2
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†451.2 V†2
Seats4†46✓†2
Length121.7 in†5147 in†2
Width52.4 in†546.9 in†2
Height78 in†576.8 in†2
Curb weight1,025.1 lb†51,102 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†45 kW†2
BrakesDual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†5Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2
Display size—10 in†2
Warranty2 yr†6—
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†6—
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr†7—
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†7—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†9
Charge time5 hr†5—
Ground clearance6.7 in✓†54.3 in†2
Turning radius13.9 ft✓†514.8 ft†3
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.

†1 SOURCE: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†2 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†6 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)

It wins on the better price.

Save $2,900 vs the Rogue Carts R6

Winner

Why it won

price$10,995 vs $13,895

◆ 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 Rogue Carts R6 at about $15,081, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Rogue Carts R6base build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R6MSRP (verified)$13,895.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$883.70
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$15,081

est. $241.75/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 10/2026

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 Rogue Carts R6 better?
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and R6 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 Rogue Carts R6 at about $15,081, 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.