Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. MadJax Ascent
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
MadJax Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent 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. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) | MadJaxAscentWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $13,495 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 50 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 150 Ah✓†3 | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 72 V†3 | 51.2 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†1 |
| Length | — | 118.1 in†1 |
| Width | — | 51 in†1 |
| Height | — | 79.3 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,322 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 15 kW✓†3 | 6.3 kW†1 |
| Brakes | — | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 |
| Suspension | Performance coilover†3 | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†1 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 12 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| 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 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.
◆ 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.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 MadJax Ascent better?
- MadJax Ascent 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.