Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Star EV Sirius 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. 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 Star EV Sirius 4 on the better price and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Star EV Sirius 4 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 Star EV Sirius 4 about $19,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) vs. Star EV Sirius 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL)Winner | Star EVSirius 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,995 | $18,155 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 123 in†2 |
| Width | — | 47 in†2 |
| Height | — | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,430 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | — | 4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1 | Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†4 | 6.5 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 15 ft†2 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $7,160 vs the Star EV Sirius 4
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 Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, 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.
Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $314.14/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 Star EV Sirius 4 better?
- Aries EV Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward XL (C4FXL) and Sirius 4 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 Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, 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.