Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. ICON EV i40L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The ICON EV i40L beats the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) on the better price.
- Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40L's 30 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 ICON EV i40L about $10,422, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the ICON EV i40L 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. ICON EV i40L
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) | ICON EVi40LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,995 – $15,995 | $9,500 – $11,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†1 | 30 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†5 |
| Length | 120 in†6 | 113 in†5 |
| Width | 55 in†6 | 53 in†5 |
| Height | 80 in†6 | 82 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,402 lb†6 | 1,300 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†5 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc†1 | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5 |
| Suspension | Performance adjustable coilovers†3 | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†5 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†4 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| 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.
Save $5,495 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 ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, 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.
ICON EV i40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $167.07/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 ICON EV i40L better?
- ICON EV i40L takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and i40L 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 ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, 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.