ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better price and power.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) lands about $11,795 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 about $17,311, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| ActivEVPulse (4 Seater)Winner | E-Z-GOLiberty 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,795 – $11,999 | $15,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†4 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†5 | — |
| System voltage | — | 56.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 122 in†1 | 120 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 47.6 in†2 |
| Height | 78 in†1 | 80.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,170 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†1 | 3.3 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 4.4 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic†1 | Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front independent; rear coil spring with hydraulic shock†1 | Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†6 | 8 yr†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in✓†1 | 6.5 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 19 ft†1 | 9 ft✓†2 |
◆ The verdict
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 ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) lands at about $11,795 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 at about $17,311, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $189.08/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.50/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 ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) or the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 better?
- ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the Pulse (4 Seater) and Liberty 4 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 ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) lands at about $11,795 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 at about $17,311, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.