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Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL) vs. Star EV Sirius 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026

WinnerAries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL)

Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. 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 XL (C4XL) beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better price and battery full replacement. 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 XL (C4XL)'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 XL (C4XL) lands about $11,477 and the Star EV Sirius 4 about $19,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL) and the Star EV Sirius 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL) vs. Star EV Sirius 4

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-4-XL-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
Aries EVClassic 4 XL (C4XL)WinnerStar EVSirius 4
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$10,495$18,155
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi†160 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats4†34†2
Length115.4 in†4123 in†2
Width53.9 in†447 in†2
Height81.1 in†477 in†2
Curb weight1,344.8 lb†41,430 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
BrakesDual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†44-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†2
Warranty2 yr†52 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr✓†56.5 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr✓†73.5 yr†6
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†76.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†6
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†2
Charge time8 hr†4—
Ground clearance7.3 in✓†45.8 in†2
Turning radius11.3 ft✓†415 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.

†1 SOURCE: gevehicles.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 11/10/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 11/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL)

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

Save $7,660 vs the Star EV Sirius 4

Winner

Why it won

price$10,495 vs $18,155battery full replacement5-yr vs 3.5-yrbattery warranty term10-yr vs 6.5-yr

◆ 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 XL (C4XL) lands at about $11,477 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$10,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$679.70
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$11,477

est. $183.98/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$18,155.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,139.30
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$19,597

est. $314.14/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 11/2026

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 XL (C4XL) or the Star EV Sirius 4 better?
Aries EV Classic 4 XL (C4XL) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Classic 4 XL (C4XL) 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 XL (C4XL) lands at about $11,477 and the Star EV Sirius 4 at about $19,597, 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.