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Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) vs. ICON EV i60LX

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

WinnerAries EV Classic 6 (C6)

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 6 (C6) beats the ICON EV i60LX on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) and the ICON EV i60LX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) vs. ICON EV i60LX

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-6-VS-ICON-I60LX
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Aries EVClassic 6 (C6)WinnerICON EVi60LX
MSRP range$11,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah3
System voltage48 V251 V3
Seats6263
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle1Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)3
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty3 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
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: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6)

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6)MSRP (verified)$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.

ICON EV i60LXbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the ICON EV i60LX— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 09/2026

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 6 (C6) or the ICON EV i60LX better?
Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.