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E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 21, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better price and power.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4's 2.
  • 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $17,047, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/21/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
Price range$15,999MSRP$15,750dealer-quoted MSRP
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†3—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†4
Battery capacity—125 Ah†4
Battery energy—6 kWh†4
System voltage56.7 V†148 V†4
Seats4†14†4
Length120 in†1114 in†4
Width47.6 in†155.6 in†4
Height80.5 in†176 in†4
Curb weight1,170 lb†11,355 lb†4
Motor power3.3 kW†15 kW✓†4
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp†1—
BrakesRear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†4
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†4
Warranty2 yr†55 yr✓†4
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†6—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance6.5 in†1—
Turning radius9 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~48 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: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 10/21/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 10/21/2026†5 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

It wins on the better price and power.

Save $249 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4

Winner

Why it won

price$15,750 vs $15,999power5 kW vs 3.3 kWwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, 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.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$15,750.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$995.00
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$17,047

est. $273.27/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 10/2026

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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
What do the Liberty 4 and E-Merge SE E2+2 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.