Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 LSV on the better range and price.
- Range: the Edge-EV Vortex V4 goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV's 40 mi.
- 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 LSV about $17,099, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Edge-EV Vortex V4 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV 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 LSV
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
| Edge-EVVortex V4Winner | E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 – $14,495 | $15,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 50 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 117.5 in†1 | 106.3 in†2 |
| Width | 53 in†1 | 46 in†2 |
| Height | 80 in†1 | 75.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,420 lb†1 | 1,040 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 8.7 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 11.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc†4 | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†2 |
| Suspension | — | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 12.9 ft†2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 500 lb†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.
◆ 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV at about $17,099, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 or the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV better?
- Edge-EV Vortex V4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price.
- What do the Vortex V4 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 Edge-EV Vortex V4 lands at about $14,657 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.