E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Kandi America Kruiser Element
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Kandi America Kruiser Element 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 Element beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F 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 4F lands about $14,661 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element about $9,361, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F and the Kandi America Kruiser Element are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Kandi America Kruiser Element
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4F | Kandi AmericaKruiser ElementWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,499 – $16,299 | $8,499 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 28 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 100 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†3 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 119 in†3 | — |
| Width | 47 in†3 | — |
| Height | 76.2 in†3 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,166 lb†3 | — |
| Motor power | 3.3 kW†3 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.4 hp†3 | — |
| Brakes | Regenerative IntelliBrake service braking, automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†3 | — |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear†3 | — |
| Display size | 10 in†3 | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | — | 6.5 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†3 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~41 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $5,000 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F
Why it won
◆ 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 4F lands at about $14,661 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element at about $9,361, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4Fbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $235.02/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Kandi America Kruiser Elementbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $150.06/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 4F or the Kandi America Kruiser Element better?
- Kandi America Kruiser Element 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 4F and Kruiser Element 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 4F lands at about $14,661 and the Kandi America Kruiser Element at about $9,361, 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.