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EPIC Carts E60L vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4

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

WinnerEPIC Carts E60L

EPIC Carts E60L takes it. It wins on the better price 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 EPIC Carts E60L beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E60L lands about $15,191 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 about $17,311, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E60L and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E60L vs. E-Z-GO Liberty 4

COMPARISON · EPIC-E60L-VS-EZGO-LIBERTY-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
EPIC CartsE60LWinnerE-Z-GOLiberty 4
MSRP range$13,999$15,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19 mph†3
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1—
System voltage51 V†156.7 V†2
Seats6✓†14†2
Length157 in†4120 in†2
Width50 in†447.6 in†2
Height80.8 in†480.5 in†2
Curb weight—1,170 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†13.3 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—4.4 hp†2
BrakesFour-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake†1Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†2
SuspensionMacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar†1Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†2
Display size10.1 in†1—
Warranty3 yr†5—
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†68 yr†7
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†2
Ground clearance6.7 in✓†46.5 in†2
Turning radius12 ft†49 ft✓†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.

†1 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†2 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/2026†6 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E60L

It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $2,000 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4

Winner

Why it won

price$13,999 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 EPIC Carts E60L lands at about $15,191 and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 at about $17,311, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E60Lbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E60LMSRP (verified)$13,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.94
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$15,191

est. $243.52/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 EPIC Carts E60L or the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 better?
EPIC Carts E60L takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E60L 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 EPIC Carts E60L lands at about $15,191 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.