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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Rogue Carts R4FL

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 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. 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 Rogue Carts R4FL on the better range. 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 Rogue Carts R4FL'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 Rogue Carts R4FL about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Rogue Carts R4FL 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. Rogue Carts R4FL

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-ROGUE-R4FL
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerRogue CartsR4FL
MSRP range$14,995 – $15,995$13,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—12.5 mph†3
Range (low)—30 mi†2
Range (high)60 mi✓†440 mi†2
Battery typelithium†5lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†5105 Ah†2
Battery energy8 kWh†1—
System voltage48 V†551.2 V†2
Seats4†54†2
Length118.3 in†1135 in†2
Width54.5 in†151.2 in†2
Height80.4 in†181.5 in†2
Curb weight1,653 lb†11,025 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†55 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic disc†1Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers†5Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2
Display size10.1 in✓†110 in†2
Warranty2 yr†6—
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†6—
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr†7—
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†7—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†9
Charge time8 hr†1—
Ground clearance8.1 in✓†16.7 in†2
Turning radius16.6 ft†115.4 ft✓†3
Range, normalized◆ computed~64 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: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†6 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

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

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

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 40 mi

◆ 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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.

Rogue Carts R4FLbase build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R4FLMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/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 10/2026

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 Rogue Carts R4FL better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and R4FL 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 Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.