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Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) vs. Sierra LSV AX2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerAries EV Classic 6 (C6)

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Sierra LSV AX2 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX2's 32 mi.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) and the Sierra LSV AX2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) vs. Sierra LSV AX2

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-6-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX2
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
Aries EVClassic 6 (C6)WinnerSierra LSVAX2
MSRP range$11,995—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—25 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi✓†132 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3125 Ah✓†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats6✓†34†2
Length—116 in†2
Width—49.5 in†2
Height—80.3 in†2
Curb weight—1,036 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Brakes—Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle†1—
Warranty2 yr†4—
Battery warranty10 yr†4—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~48 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 08/01/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 6 (C6)

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

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 32 mi

◆ 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.

Sierra LSV AX2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX2— 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 Sierra LSV AX2 better?
Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.