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Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) vs. Venom EV Strike 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 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 Venom EV Strike 4 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • 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 $14,127 and the Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,131, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Classic 6 XL (C6XL) vs. Venom EV Strike 4

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-CLASSIC-6-XL-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVClassic 6 XL (C6XL)WinnerVenom EVStrike 4
MSRP range$12,995$12,999
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)40 mi1
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3100 Ah2
System voltage48 V352 V2
Seats6342
Length119 in2
Width51 in2
Height76.5 in2
Curb weight1,160 lb4
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
BrakesHydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionDouble A-arm front, solid rear axle, lifted1
Display size10 in2
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Ground clearance6.3 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~42 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 07/24/20262 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20264 SOURCE: centralclassiccars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/24/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ 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 $4 vs the Venom EV Strike 4

Winner

Why it won

price$12,995 vs $12,999

◆ 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 $14,127 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, 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 (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 4MSRP (verified)$12,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.94
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$14,131

est. $226.53/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 08/2026

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 XL (C6XL) or the Venom EV Strike 4 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 Strike 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 6 XL (C6XL) lands at about $14,127 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,131, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.