Sierra LSV AX5 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Sierra LSV AX5 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. 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 Sierra LSV AX5 beats the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Sierra LSV AX5 goes up to 45 mi per charge vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Sierra LSV AX5 carries 3 years vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Sierra LSV AX5 lands about $9,887 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Sierra LSV AX5 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Sierra LSV AX5 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Sierra LSVAX5Winner | Verdi MotorAspen S4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer price range | $8,995 – $10,795 | $8,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 45 mi✓†1 | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 125 Ah✓†1 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.7 V†3 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†2 |
| Length | 96 in†1 | 118 in†2 |
| Width | 49.5 in†1 | 53 in†2 |
| Height | 72 in†1 | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 925 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | — | Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2 |
| Display size | — | 11 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†4 | 2 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†6 | 5 yr†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~48 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 range and warranty. 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 Sierra LSV AX5 lands at about $9,887 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Sierra LSV AX5base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/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 Sierra LSV AX5 or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
- Sierra LSV AX5 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the AX5 and Aspen S4 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 Sierra LSV AX5 lands at about $9,887 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.