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E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

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

WinnerKandi America Kruiser 4Pro

Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands about $17,311 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro about $10,951, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4-VS-KANDI-KRUISER-4PRO
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4Kandi AmericaKruiser 4ProWinner
MSRP range$15,999$9,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†3—
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—150 Ah†2
System voltage56.7 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length120 in†1120 in†2
Width47.6 in†152.5 in†2
Height80.5 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,170 lb†11,296 lb†2
Motor power3.3 kW†15 kW✓†2
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp†1—
BrakesRear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†1Front hydraulic disc, rear hydraulic drum†2
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1Front independent MacPherson strut; rear swing-arm straight axle†2
Display size—10 in†2
Warranty—1 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†43 yr†5
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†5
Battery warranty terms—36 months, parts and labor†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†6
Charge time—6.5 hr†2
Ground clearance6.5 in†17 in✓†2
Turning radius9 ft†1—
Towing capacity—1,100 lb†2
Range, normalized◆ computed—~58 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: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: kandiamerica.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro

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

Save $6,000 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4

Winner

Why it won

price$9,999 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro at about $10,951, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Kandi America Kruiser 4Probase build · FL out-the-door

Kandi America Kruiser 4ProMSRP (verified)$9,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.94
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$10,951

est. $175.55/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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 or the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro better?
Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Liberty 4 and Kruiser 4Pro 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4Pro at about $10,951, 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.