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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Costa Carts 600L

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerAries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the Costa Carts 600L on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Costa Carts 600L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Costa Carts 600L

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-COSTA-600L
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerCosta Carts600L
Price range$14,995dealer-quoted MSRP—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)60 mi†3—
Battery typelithium†4—
Battery capacity105 Ah†4230 Ah✓†2
Battery energy8 kWh†1—
System voltage48 V†464 V†2
Seats4†46✓†5
Length118.3 in†1155 in†2
Width54.5 in†1—
Height80.4 in†181 in†2
Curb weight1,653 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†4—
BrakesHydraulic disc†14-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers†44-wheel independent, 2.5" lift†2
Display size10.1 in†113 in✓†2
Warranty2 yr†6—
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†6—
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr†7—
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†7—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†9
Charge time8 hr†1—
Ground clearance8.1 in†1—
Turning radius16.6 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~64 mi~118 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: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: costacarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†5 SOURCE: costacarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†6 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$14,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.70
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$16,247

est. $260.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Costa Carts 600Lbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Costa Carts 600L— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 10/2026

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 Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) or the Costa Carts 600L better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.