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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 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 and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better power and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 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. E-Z-GO Liberty 4

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-AWD-VS-EZGO-LIBERTY-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)WinnerE-Z-GOLiberty 4
MSRP range—$15,999
Top speed—25 mph†1
Top speed as delivered—19 mph†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†1
Battery capacity150 Ah†3—
System voltage72 V†356.7 V†1
Seats4†34†1
Length—120 in†1
Width—47.6 in†1
Height—80.5 in†1
Curb weight—1,170 lb†1
Motor power15 kW✓†33.3 kW†1
Motor power (hp)—4.4 hp†1
Brakes—Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†1
SuspensionPerformance coilover†3Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1
Warranty2 yr†4—
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr✓†48 yr†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†1
Ground clearance—6.5 in†1
Turning radius—9 ft†1
Range, normalized◆ computed~86 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: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 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 and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power15 kW vs 3.3 kWbattery warranty term10-yr vs 8-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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

No sourced base price for the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

E-Z-GO Liberty 4base build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty 4MSRP (verified)$15,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,009.94
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$17,311

est. $277.50/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 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 AWD (S4F AWD) or the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.