Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
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 ICON EV i40X on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the ICON EV i40X 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 i40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)Winner | ICON EVi40X | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,995 – $15,995 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 4†3 |
| Length | 120 in†4 | — |
| Width | 55 in†4 | — |
| Height | 80 in†4 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,402 lb†4 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Performance adjustable coilovers†2 | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†3 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10.1 in✓†3 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
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 i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 i40X better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.