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 Aug 31, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better power. 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. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, 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 · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4F | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,499 – $16,299 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 6✓†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 | 17 hp✓†2 |
| 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 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†3 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $442.33/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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 $14,661 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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.