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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.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

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 →

Deal score · Strong value

$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

MODEL FILE · VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)65 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity150 Ah1
System voltage51.7 V1
Seats41
Length118 in1
Width53 in1
Height80 in1
Motor power5 kW1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc1
SuspensionIndependent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs1
Display size11 in1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2
Ground clearance7.8 in1
1 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ Range reality check

~62mi, normalized
Maker claims 65 mi

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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