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Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. EPIC Carts E40FX

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerEPIC Carts E40FX

EPIC Carts E40FX 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 EPIC Carts E40FX 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 EPIC Carts E40FX goes up to 43 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 EPIC Carts E40FX about $13,072, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) and the EPIC Carts E40FX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. EPIC Carts E40FX

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-VS-EPIC-E40FX
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVClassic 4 (C4)EPIC CartsE40FXWinner
MSRP range$9,795$12,000 – $13,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi143 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah4
System voltage48 V351.2 V4
Seats4344
Length119 in4
Width56 in4
Curb weight1,215 lb4
Motor power5 kW36.3 kW4
BrakesFour-wheel disc5
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle1
Display size10.1 in4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Ground clearance6.5 in4
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 08/01/20262 SOURCE: nevadagolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: icongolfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E40FX

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range43 mi vs 40 mipower6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 EPIC Carts E40FX at about $13,072, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)MSRP (verified)$9,795.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$637.70
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$10,735

est. $172.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

EPIC Carts E40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40FXMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$12,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$770.00
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$13,072

est. $209.55/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 08/2026

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 (C4) or the EPIC Carts E40FX better?
EPIC Carts E40FX 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 E40FX 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 EPIC Carts E40FX at about $13,072, 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.