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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Venom EV Strike 2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 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. 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 Venom EV Strike 2 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 Venom EV Strike 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. Venom EV Strike 2

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-AWD-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)WinnerVenom EVStrike 2
MSRP range$12,495
Top speed25 mph1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity150 Ah2105 Ah1
System voltage72 V252 V1
Seats4221
Length98 in1
Width51 in1
Height76.5 in1
Curb weight960 lb1
Motor power15 kW25 kW1
BrakesHydraulic 4-wheel disc1
SuspensionPerformance coilover2Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar1
Display size10 in1
Battery warranty8 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance6.3 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~86 mi~44 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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 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. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power15 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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.

Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Strike 2MSRP (verified)$12,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.70
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$13,597

est. $217.96/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 Venom EV Strike 2 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.