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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026

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

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. 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 Star EV Sirius 4+2 on the better price and battery full replacement.
  • 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 Star EV Sirius 4+2 about $22,273, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Star EV Sirius 4+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Star EV Sirius 4+2

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerStar EVSirius 4+2
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$14,995$20,680
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†2
Range (high)60 mi†360 mi†2
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†2
Battery energy8 kWh†1—
System voltage48 V†448 V†2
Seats4†46✓†2
Length118.3 in†1140 in†2
Width54.5 in†147 in†2
Height80.4 in†179 in†2
Curb weight1,653 lb†11,550 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†45 kW†2
BrakesHydraulic disc†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers†4Adjustable coil-over shocks, independent front†2
Display size10.1 in†1—
Warranty2 yr†52 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr✓†56.5 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr✓†73.5 yr†6
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†76.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†6
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†2
Charge time8 hr†1—
Ground clearance8.1 in✓†15.8 in†2
Turning radius16.6 ft†115 ft✓†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~64 mi✓~40 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 11/10/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 11/10/2026†6 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 11/03/2026

◆ The verdict

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

It wins on the better price and battery full replacement.

Save $5,685 vs the Star EV Sirius 4+2

Winner

Why it won

price$14,995 vs $20,680battery full replacement5-yr vs 3.5-yrbattery warranty term10-yr vs 6.5-yr

◆ 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 Star EV Sirius 4+2 at about $22,273, 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 as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$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.

Star EV Sirius 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4+2MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Nov 3, 2026$20,680.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,290.80
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$22,273

est. $357.04/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 11/2026

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 Star EV Sirius 4+2 better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement.
What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and Sirius 4+2 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 Star EV Sirius 4+2 at about $22,273, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.