Verdi Motor Aspen S4
The Verdi Aspen S4 is the value-priced 2+2 version of Verdi's Aspen line — a rear flip-seat four-seater (vs the forward-facing Aspen F4). It runs a 5 kW AC motor with a 400A controller off a 51.7V / 150Ah lithium pack, rated up to 65 miles, with 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and an 11-inch touchscreen (CarPlay / Android Auto). Verdi Motors is an NHTSA-registered Low-Speed Vehicle maker, and the S4 tops out at 25 mph in its street-legal configuration. Dealer pricing starts around $8,495. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $8,495.
Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)
Factory-certified street-legal LSV (Verdi Motors is NHTSA-registered) — no conversion kit needed. Verdi's page states only a 25 mph top speed (no explicit FMVSS-500/VIN wording); classified via vPIC like the F-series.
Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/01/2026 · How we verify LSV status →
$137/mi of range · $2,124/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,870/seat across 75 carts. A lot of cart for the money — priced below the field on range and seats.
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) | 65 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 150 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 51.7 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†1 |
| Length | 118 in†1 |
| Width | 53 in†1 |
| Height | 80 in†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†1 |
| Suspension | Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†1 |
| Display size | 11 in†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in†1 |
◆ Range reality check
Computed from the ≈7.76 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
- $2,124
- MSRP ÷ seats
- Per mile of range
- $137
- MSRP ÷ ~62 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.
- 65-mile max range covers most daily driving.
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 street-legal LSV (Verdi Motors is NHTSA-registered) — no conversion kit needed. Verdi's page states only a 25 mph top speed (no explicit FMVSS-500/VIN wording); classified via vPIC like the F-series. 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 street legal?
- Yes. The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 go?
- 25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
- How far does the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 go on a charge?
- Up to 65 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
- How much does the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 cost?
- $8,495 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
- How many people does the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 seat?
- The Verdi Motor Aspen S4 seats 4.
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