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E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen F4

Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-F4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4Verdi MotorAspen F4Winner
MSRP range$15,999$11,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19 mph†3—
Range (high)—65 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—150 Ah†2
System voltage56.7 V†151.7 V†2
Seats4†14†4
Length120 in†1118 in†2
Width47.6 in†153 in†2
Height80.5 in†180 in†2
Curb weight1,170 lb†1—
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†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc with electric parking brake (Smart Auto-Hold)†5
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1Independent front; heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size—11 in†2
Warranty—3 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†65 yr†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†7
Ground clearance6.5 in†17.8 in✓†2
Turning radius9 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~62 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: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†5 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

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

Winner

Why it won

price$11,995 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.

Verdi Motor Aspen F4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen F4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.