Aries EV Classic 4 (C4)
The Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) is the entry rear-facing four-seater (2+2 bench) from Aries EV Corporation (Plant City, FL; LVTONG-backed), an NHTSA-registered Low-Speed Vehicle maker. It pairs a 48V / 105Ah LiFePO4 pack with a 5 kW AC motor, reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration, and is rated for 40 miles of range, riding on 12-inch wheels with street tires. It is the standard-seating, lowest-price sibling of the forward-facing C4-Forward. Dealer pricing starts around $9,795. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $9,795.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration.
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/01/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$245/mi of range · $2,449/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 62 carts. Priced a notch below the field for what you get.
Your pick if
you want a proven factory-LSV in the value class without paying up for the belt.
Verified specification sheet
The facts, with receipts
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈5.04 kWh pack (system voltage × amp-hours) at a standard 0.125 kWh per mile — the same efficiency on every model, so ranges compare apples-to-apples. Real-world range varies with load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
◆ Value scorecard
- Cost per seat
- $2,449
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $245
- MSRP ÷ ~40 mi
Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate.
Read from the verified specs
Where it wins, where it gives
Strengths
- Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
Trade-offs
- No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.
Street-legal status
Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed
Factory-certified LSV — vPIC lists make ARIES EV (Aries EV Corporation, Plant City FL, WMI 73C) with vehicle type Low Speed Vehicle. Reaches 25 mph in its street-legal LSV configuration. The DOT equipment, VIN, and 25 mph rating come from the factory, so you can title and register it without any aftermarket conversion.
Frequently asked
- Is the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) street legal?
- Yes. The Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
- How fast does the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) go on a charge?
- Up to 40 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
- How much does the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) cost?
- $9,795 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) seat?
- The Aries EV Classic 4 (C4) seats 4.
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