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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Atlas PRO

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerAries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 AWD (S4F AWD) beats the Atlas PRO on the better power.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Atlas PRO carries 3 years vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)'s 2.
  • 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 AWD (S4F AWD) lands about $19,962 and the Atlas PRO about $13,760, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the Atlas PRO are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Atlas PRO

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-AWD-VS-ATLAS-PRO
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)WinnerAtlasPRO
MSRP range$18,500$12,649
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.3 mph†2
Range (high)60 mi†3—
Battery typelithium†4lithium†5
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†5
System voltage72 V†448 V†2
Seats4✓†42†5
Length118.3 in†192.5 in†2
Width54.5 in†152.4 in†2
Height80.4 in†172.8 in†2
Curb weight1,819 lb†1—
Motor power15 kW✓†45 kW†5
Motor power (hp)—6.7 hp†2
BrakesDual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brake, four-wheel disc brake + EMB electromagnetic parking system†14-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes; Automatic Electronic Parking Brake†5
SuspensionPerformance coilover†4Coil-Over Shocks†5
Display size—12.5 in†5
Warranty2 yr†63 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†610 yr†5
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†2
Ground clearance8.1 in✓†15.3 in†2
Turning radius16.6 ft†113.5 ft✓†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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 09/30/2026†2 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†5 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†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

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power15 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Atlas PRO at about $13,760, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)MSRP (verified)$18,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,160.00
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$19,962

est. $320.00/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Atlas PRObase build · FL out-the-door

Atlas PROMSRP (verified)$12,649.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$808.94
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$13,760

est. $220.58/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 AWD (S4F AWD) or the Atlas PRO better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power.
What do the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and PRO 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 AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Atlas PRO at about $13,760, 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.