Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 1, 2026
ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price 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 ICON EV i40X beats the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40X 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 i40X about $12,007, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) and the ICON EV i40X 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 i40X
LAST VERIFIED 10/01/2026
| Aries EVClassic 6 XL (C6XL) | ICON EVi40XWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,995dealer-quoted MSRP | $10,995 – $12,295dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 51 V†4 |
| Seats | 6✓†3 | 4†4 |
| Length | 145.7 in†5 | 114 in†6 |
| Width | 52 in†5 | 47.2 in†6 |
| Height | 79.9 in†5 | 75.3 in†6 |
| Curb weight | 1,505.8 lb†5 | 1,829.8 lb†6 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brakes, four-wheel disc brakes + EPB electronic parking brake†5 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†4 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†7 | 3 yr✓†8 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†7 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†9 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†9 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†10 | Yes†11 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†5 | — |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in✓†5 | 6.6 in†6 |
| Turning radius | 15.3 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $1,000 vs the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)
Why it won
◆ 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 i40X at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 XL (C6XL) or the ICON EV i40X better?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 6 XL (C6XL) and i40X 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 i40X at about $12,007, 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.