E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 24, 2026
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4F | Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,499 – $16,299 | $8,995 – $9,695 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 160 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†4 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†3 |
| Length | 119 in†4 | 117.9 in†3 |
| Width | 47 in†4 | — |
| Height | 76.2 in†4 | 80 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,166 lb†4 | — |
| Motor power | 3.3 kW†4 | 6.3 kW✓†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.4 hp†4 | — |
| Brakes | Regenerative IntelliBrake service braking, automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†4 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear†4 | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†4 | 9 in†2 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†6 |
| Charge time | — | 4 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†4 | 7.1 in✓†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~61 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 $4,504 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
- Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 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 Roadster 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 $14,661 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $9,887, 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.