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E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerV-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4

V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 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 V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 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.
  • Vehicle warranty: the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 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 V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 about $15,187, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4-VS-VCARTS-LIFTED-CRUISER-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4V-CartsLifted Cruiser 4Winner
MSRP range$15,999$13,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†3—
Range (low)—25 mi†2
Range (high)—35 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—108 Ah†2
Battery energy—5.4 kWh†2
System voltage56.7 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length120 in†1116 in†2
Width47.6 in†154 in†2
Height80.5 in†180 in†2
Curb weight1,170 lb†11,125 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 drum†2
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†2
Display size—11 in†2
Warranty2 yr†45 yr✓†5
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†66 yr†5
Battery full-replacement coverage—4 yr†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†7
Ground clearance6.5 in†1—
Turning radius9 ft✓†111 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: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†6 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4

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

Save $2,004 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4

Winner

Why it won

price$13,995 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 V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 at about $15,187, 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.

V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4base build · FL out-the-door

V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4MSRP (verified)$13,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.70
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$15,187

est. $243.45/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 V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 better?
V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 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 Lifted Cruiser 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the V-Carts Lifted Cruiser 4 at about $15,187, 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.