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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. ICON EV i60L

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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the ICON EV i60L on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the ICON EV i60L 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 i60L

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-ICON-I60L
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerICON EVi60L
MSRP range$14,995 – $15,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah3
System voltage48 V251 V3
Seats4263
Length120 in4149 in3
Width55 in453 in3
Height80 in482 in3
Curb weight1,402 lb41,541 lb3
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
BrakesHydraulic disc1Four-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers2MacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar3
Display size10 in110.1 in3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
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.

1 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

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

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

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 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.

ICON EV i60Lbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the ICON EV i60L— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 ICON EV i60L better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.