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Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

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

WinnerAries EV Classic 4 (C4)

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) takes it. It wins on the better price 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 Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) beats the Star EV Sirius 2+2 on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 2+2 goes up to 60 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 Star EV Sirius 2+2 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) and the Star EV Sirius 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Star EV Sirius 2+2

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVClassic 4 (C4)WinnerStar EVSirius 2+2
MSRP range$9,795$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)40 mi160 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah380 Ah2
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4342
Length117 in2
Width47 in2
Height79 in2
Curb weight1,402 lb2
Motor power5 kW34 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle1Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front2
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance5.8 in2
Turning radius10.5 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~31 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: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)

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

Save $2,200 vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2

Winner

Why it won

price$9,795 vs $11,995power5 kW vs 4 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 Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, 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.

Star EV Sirius 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,495 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 Star EV Sirius 2+2 better?
Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Classic 4 (C4) and Sirius 2+2 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 Star EV Sirius 2+2 at about $13,067, 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.