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Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen F4

Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better range. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Verdi Motor Aspen F4 beats the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) on the better range.
  • Range: the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 goes up to 65 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-F4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVClassic 4 (C4)Verdi MotorAspen F4Winner
MSRP range$9,795$11,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi165 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3150 Ah2
System voltage48 V351.7 V2
Seats4344
Length118 in2
Width53 in2
Height80 in2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc with electric parking brake (Smart Auto-Hold)5
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle1Independent front; heavy-duty rear leaf springs2
Display size11 in2
Warranty3 yr5
Battery warranty5 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Ground clearance7.8 in2
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.

1 SOURCE: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen F4

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range65 mi vs 40 mi

◆ 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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.

Verdi Motor Aspen F4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen F4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen F4 takes it. It wins on the better range.
What do the Classic 4 (C4) and Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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.