Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. ICON EV i40FX
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 ICON EV i40FX on the better power. 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 ICON EV i40FX 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. ICON EV i40FX
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)Winner | ICON EVi40FX | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $12,395 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 150 Ah✓†2 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 72 V†2 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 4†3 |
| Length | — | 120 in†1 |
| Width | — | 51.2 in†1 |
| Height | — | 79.2 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,270 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 15 kW✓†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | — | Four-wheel disc brakes†3 |
| Suspension | Performance coilover†2 | Front double-wishbone independent†3 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in†1 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~86 mi✓ | ~43 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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.
ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $216.26/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 ICON EV i40FX better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.