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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Sierra LSV AX3

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 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. 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 Sierra LSV AX3 on the better range.
  • Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX3's 35 mi.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Sierra LSV AX3 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. Sierra LSV AX3

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX3
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerSierra LSVAX3
MSRP range$14,995 – $15,995—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—30 mi†2
Range (high)60 mi✓†135 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3125 Ah✓†2
System voltage48 V†348 V†2
Seats4†36✓†2
Length120 in†4153 in†2
Width55 in†449.5 in†2
Height80 in†481.5 in†2
Curb weight1,402 lb†41,334 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic disc†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers†3—
Display size10 in†1—
Warranty2 yr†5—
Battery warranty10 yr†5—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~48 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 08/01/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†4 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

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

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 35 mi

◆ 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.

Sierra LSV AX3base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX3— 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 09/2026

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 Sierra LSV AX3 better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range.