Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. EPIC Carts E40L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 EPIC Carts E40L beats the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40L's 25 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands about $16,247 and the EPIC Carts E40L about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the EPIC Carts E40L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. EPIC Carts E40L
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) | EPIC CartsE40LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,995 – $15,995 | $12,995 – $15,000 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†1 | 25 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 | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†5 | 130 in†2 |
| Width | 55 in†5 | 50 in†2 |
| Height | 80 in†5 | 80.8 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,402 lb†5 | 1,540 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc†1 | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Performance adjustable coilovers†3 | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†4 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $2,000 vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)
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 Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the EPIC Carts E40L at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/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 Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) or the EPIC Carts E40L better?
- EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and E40L 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 Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the EPIC Carts E40L at about $14,127, 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.