EPIC Carts E40L vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 EPIC Carts E40L on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40L's 25 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E40L lands about $14,127 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV about $17,099, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. E-Z-GO Liberty LSV
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
| EPIC CartsE40L | E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,995 – $15,000 | $15,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†4 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 106.3 in†2 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 46 in†2 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 75.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,040 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 8.7 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 11.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†4 | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†5 | 8 yr†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 12.9 ft†2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 500 lb†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 and the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV at about $17,099, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/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 EPIC Carts E40L or the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV better?
- E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E40L 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 EPIC Carts E40L lands at about $14,127 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.