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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

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

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 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 Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Garia Via 4-Seater 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. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerGariaVia 4-Seater
MSRP range$14,995 – $15,995$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)60 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4342
Length120 in4126 in2
Width55 in448 in2
Height80 in473 in2
Curb weight1,402 lb41,200 lb2
Motor power5 kW38 kW2
BrakesHydraulic disc1Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers3Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers2
Display size10 in1
Warranty3 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
Charge time7 hr2
Turning radius11 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

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

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

Save $10,244 vs the Garia Via 4-Seater

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 40 miprice$14,995 vs $25,239

◆ 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 Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,995 by trim$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.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and Via 4-Seater 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 Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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.