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Advanced EV Horizon 4 vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The E-Z-GO Liberty LSV beats the Advanced EV Horizon 4 on the better power.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Horizon 4 lands about $10,316 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV about $17,099, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Advanced EV Horizon 4 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Advanced EV Horizon 4 vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

COMPARISON · ADVANCED-EV-HORIZON-4-VS-EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Advanced EVHorizon 4E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinner
MSRP range$9,400$15,799
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length106.3 in2
Width46 in2
Height75.5 in2
Curb weight1,040 lb2
Motor power5 kW18.7 kW2
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)2
SuspensionSwing-arm independent front suspension; rear coil springs with hydraulic shocks1Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers2
Warranty5 yr1
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes3
Ground clearance7 in2
Turning radius12.9 ft2
Towing capacity500 lb2
1 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power8.7 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Advanced EV Horizon 4 lands at about $10,316 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV at about $17,099, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Advanced EV Horizon 4base build · FL out-the-door

Advanced EV Horizon 4MSRP (verified)$9,400.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$614.00
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$10,316

est. $165.37/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVMSRP (verified)$15,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$997.94
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$17,099

est. $274.11/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 07/2026

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 Advanced EV Horizon 4 or the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power.
What do the Horizon 4 and Liberty LSV 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 Advanced EV Horizon 4 lands at about $10,316 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV at about $17,099, 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.