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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Boca EV Colt

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 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. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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 AWD (S4F AWD) beats the Boca EV Colt on the better power. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Boca EV Colt

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-AWD-VS-BOCA-EV-COLT
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)WinnerBoca EVColt
Top speed20 mph1
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity150 Ah2105 Ah3
System voltage72 V248 V3
Seats4243
Curb weight1,042 lb3
Motor power15 kW25 kW3
SuspensionPerformance coilover2
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4No1
Charge time6 hr3
Range, normalized◆ computed~86 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: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 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. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power15 kW vs 5 kW
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 AWD (S4F AWD) or the Boca EV Colt better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the Colt street legal?
The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Colt is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.