E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 3, 2026
Star EV Capella 2+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 Star EV Capella 2+2 beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F on the better price and power.
- 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 $18,053 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F and the Star EV Capella 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4F | Star EVCapella 2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $16,699MSRP | $9,995dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19.5 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 80 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 119 in†3 | 124 in†2 |
| Width | 47 in†3 | 48.6 in†2 |
| Height | 76.2 in†3 | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,166 lb†3 | 1,233 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 3.3 kW†3 | 4 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.4 hp†3 | — |
| Brakes | Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes†4 | Front disc, rear drum†2 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear†3 | Independent front suspension†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 2 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†6 | 6.5 yr†7 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3.5 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†7 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in✓†3 | 4.8 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 12.1 ft†4 | 10.2 ft✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~31 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
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 $18,053 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4Fbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $289.40/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $175.48/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 Star EV Capella 2+2 better?
- Star EV Capella 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the Liberty 4F and Capella 2+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 4F lands at about $18,053 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $10,947, 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.