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Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerEdge-EV Vortex V4

Edge-EV Vortex V4 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands about $14,657 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 about $17,311, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Vortex V4 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4-VS-EZGO-LIBERTY-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Edge-EVVortex V4WinnerE-Z-GOLiberty 4
MSRP range$13,495 – $14,495$15,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19 mph†3
Range (high)50 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1—
System voltage72 V†156.7 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length117.5 in†1120 in†2
Width53 in†147.6 in†2
Height80 in†180.5 in†2
Curb weight1,420 lb†11,170 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†13.3 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—4.4 hp†2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc†4Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†2
SuspensionIndependent Front†1Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†2
Warranty2 yr†1—
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†18 yr✓†5
Battery warranty terms5 years on the battery (a lifetime battery warranty is sold separately)†1—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†2
Ground clearance7 in✓†16.5 in†2
Turning radius—9 ft†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†2 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†5 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Vortex V4

It wins on the better price and power.

Save $2,504 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4

Winner

Why it won

price$13,495 vs $15,999power5 kW vs 3.3 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 at about $17,311, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

E-Z-GO Liberty 4base build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty 4MSRP (verified)$15,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,009.94
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$17,311

est. $277.50/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 09/2026

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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 or the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 better?
Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
What do the Vortex V4 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 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.