Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Dach Vehicles Apollo 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.
Key takeaways
- The Dach Vehicles Apollo beats the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Dach Vehicles Apollo goes up to 56 mi per charge vs the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)'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 (C4) lands about $10,735 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo about $15,171, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) and the Dach Vehicles Apollo are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Dach Vehicles Apollo
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4 (C4) | Dach VehiclesApolloWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $9,795dealer-quoted MSRP | $13,980 – $13,995dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 56 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 56 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 105 Ah†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 7.7 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 72 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | 109.7 in†5 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 47.6 in†5 | 55 in†2 |
| Height | 75.2 in†5 | 79.9 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,289.7 lb†5 | 1,464 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 6.3 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†5 | Front and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 | Front independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber†2 |
| Display size | — | 12.3 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†6 | 5 yr†8 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†9 | 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†9 | 5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†8 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†10 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†5 | — |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in†5 | 7 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 10.5 ft✓†5 | 14.8 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~62 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 range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 (C4) lands at about $10,735 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo at about $15,171, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $172.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.20/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 (C4) or the Dach Vehicles Apollo better?
- Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 (C4) and Apollo 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 (C4) lands at about $10,735 and the Dach Vehicles Apollo at about $15,171, 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.