Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2's 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands about $19,962 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+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. Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)Winner | Tara Electric VehiclesExplorer 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $18,500 | $9,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 160 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 72 V†4 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | 118.3 in†1 | 120.5 in†2 |
| Width | 54.5 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 80.4 in†1 | 83 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,819 lb†1 | 1,014 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 15 kW✓†4 | 6.3 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brake, four-wheel disc brake + EMB electromagnetic parking system†1 | Four-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake†2 |
| Suspension | Performance coilover†4 | Front: double wishbone independent; Rear: leaf spring†2 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†5 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†6 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†7 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†7 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in✓†1 | 7.9 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 16.6 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 mi | ~61 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 range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $320.00/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $175.48/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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and Explorer 2+2 cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.