Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward (C4F) | E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,495 – $10,995 | $15,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 106.3 in†2 |
| Width | — | 46 in†2 |
| Height | — | 75.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,040 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 8.7 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 11.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | — | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 12.9 ft†2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 500 lb†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | — |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.
◆ The verdict
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it.
It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV at about $17,099, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $183.98/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
E-Z-GO Liberty LSVbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $274.11/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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) or the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV better?
- Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward (C4F) 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 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.