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Boca EV Mare vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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.

Key takeaways

  • The E-Z-GO Liberty LSV beats the Boca EV Mare on the better power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • The E-Z-GO Liberty LSV is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Mare vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-MARE-VS-EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVMareE-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinner
MSRP range$15,799
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Battery typelithium4lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah4
System voltage48 V448 V2
Seats2442
Length106.3 in2
Width46 in2
Height75.5 in2
Curb weight876 lb41,040 lb2
Motor power5 kW48.7 kW2
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)2
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers2
Display size10.1 in4
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr18 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes3
Charge time6 hr4
Ground clearance7 in2
Turning radius12.9 ft2
Towing capacity500 lb2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/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.

1 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20265 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power8.7 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Marebase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Boca EV Mare— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 08/2026

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 Boca EV Mare or the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Mare and the Liberty LSV street legal?
The E-Z-GO Liberty LSV is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Mare is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.