STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · CENTRAL FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) vs. ICON EV i40FX

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

WinnerAries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 XL (C6XL) beats the ICON EV i40FX on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40FX carries 3 years vs the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)'s 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) lands about $13,067 and the ICON EV i40FX about $13,491, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) and the ICON EV i40FX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) vs. ICON EV i40FX

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-6-XL-VS-ICON-I40FX
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
Aries EVClassic 6 XL (C6XL)WinnerICON EVi40FX
Price range$11,995dealer-quoted MSRP$12,395dealer price
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19 mph†3
Range (high)40 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†4lithium†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†3
System voltage48 V†451 V†3
Seats6✓†44†3
Length145.7 in†5120 in†2
Width52 in†551.2 in†2
Height79.9 in†579.2 in†2
Curb weight1,505.8 lb†51,270 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†45 kW†3
BrakesDual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†5Four-wheel disc brakes†3
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1Front double-wishbone independent†3
Display size—10.1 in†3
Warranty2 yr†63 yr✓†7
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†6—
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr†8—
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†8—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†9Yes†10
Charge time8 hr†5—
Ground clearance6.7 in†56.7 in†2
Turning radius15.3 ft†5—
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 11/03/2026†2 SOURCE: rfxcarts.com · VERIFIED 11/10/2026†3 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†6 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 11/10/2026†7 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†8 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†10 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/21/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)

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

Save $400 vs the ICON EV i40FX

Winner

Why it won

price$11,995 vs $12,395

◆ 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 6 XL (C6XL) lands at about $13,067 and the ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$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 i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i40FXDealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 20, 2026$12,395.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$793.70
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$13,491

est. $216.26/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.

Rather skip the configurator? Get a dealer quote on either cart:

Frequently asked

Is the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) or the ICON EV i40FX better?
Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Classic 6 XL (C6XL) and i40FX 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 6 XL (C6XL) lands at about $13,067 and the ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, 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.