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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Honor LSV G1 4+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerHonor LSV G1 4+2

Honor LSV G1 4+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 beats the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 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. Honor LSV G1 4+2

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-AWD-VS-HONOR-G1-4-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)Honor LSVG1 4+2Winner
MSRP range$16,000
Range (low)30 mi1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity150 Ah2105 Ah1
System voltage72 V2
Seats4261
Motor power15 kW29 kW1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc1
SuspensionPerformance coilover2Independent adjustable front + patent-pending sway bar1
Display size10 in1
Warranty3 yr1
Battery warranty12 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
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: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 4+2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ 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.

Honor LSV G1 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Honor LSV G1 4+2MSRP (verified)$16,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,010.00
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$17,312

est. $277.52/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 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 better?
Honor LSV G1 4+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.