Aries EV Classic 6 (C6)
The Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) is the standard non-lifted 6-passenger factory-LSV — a 48V 5 kW AC drivetrain, a 105Ah LiFePO4 pack, 12-inch wheels and street tires, 25 mph, a 40-mile range, double A-arm front / solid rear axle suspension, and a 10-inch touchscreen with backup camera. It is the street-tire sibling of the lifted Classic 6 XL. Aries does not publish dimensions, weight, ground clearance, brakes, charge time, or warranty terms; the $11,995 figure is a dealer starting price. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $11,995.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/30/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$300/mi of range · $1,999/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 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 07/30/2026
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 6†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 |
◆ 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
- $1,999
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $300
- 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.
- Seats 6.
Trade-offs
- No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.
Frequently asked
- Is the Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) street legal?
- Yes. The Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) 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 6 (C6) go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) 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 6 (C6) cost?
- $11,995 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 6 (C6) seat?
- The Aries EV Classic 6 (C6) seats 6.
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