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E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F'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 4F lands about $18,053 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4F-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 10/04/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4FTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner
Price range$16,699MSRP$24,200dealer-quoted MSRP
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)—40 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lead-acid†3
System voltage56.7 V†448 V†3
Seats4†46✓†3
Length119 in†4150 in†3
Width47 in†455.6 in†3
Height76.2 in†481 in†3
Curb weight1,166 lb†41,620 lb†3
Motor power3.3 kW†45 kW✓†3
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp†417 hp✓†3
BrakesRear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes†54-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear†4Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3
Display size10 in✓†47 in†3
Warranty2 yr†65 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†7—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†3
Ground clearance6.5 in†4—
Turning radius12.1 ft†5—
†1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026†5 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 10/04/2026†6 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

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

Winner

Why it won

power5 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 4F lands at about $18,053 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

E-Z-GO Liberty 4Fbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty 4FMSRP (verified)$16,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,051.94
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$18,053

est. $289.40/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$24,200.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,502.00
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$26,004

est. $416.86/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 4F or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Liberty 4F and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.