Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Solana EV XA 4P
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Solana EV XA 4P on the better price and battery warranty term.
- Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)'s 40 mi.
- 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 Solana EV XA 4P about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Solana EV XA 4P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)Winner | Solana EVXA 4P | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,995 | $11,495 – $12,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 72 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†3 |
| Length | 121.7 in†5 | 115.8 in†3 |
| Width | 52.4 in†5 | — |
| Height | 78 in†5 | 78.7 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,025.1 lb†5 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 7.5 kW✓†3 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†5 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†6 | 5 yr†3 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†8 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†8 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | No†2 |
| Charge time | 5 hr✓†5 | 6 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†5 | 5.1 in†3 |
| Turning radius | 13.9 ft✓†5 | 15.4 ft†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~60 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 battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Save $500 vs the Solana EV XA 4P
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 Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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.
Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 Solana EV XA 4P better?
- Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and XA 4P 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 Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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.
- Are both the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and the XA 4P street legal?
- The Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.