E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. GEM e2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The GEM e2 beats the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV on the better warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the GEM e2 carries 4 years vs the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV's 2.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the GEM e2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. GEM e2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | GEMe2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $15,799MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 44 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | — | 63 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 163 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4✓†1 | 2†2 |
| Length | 106.3 in†1 | 103 in†2 |
| Width | 46 in†1 | 55.5 in†2 |
| Height | 75.5 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,040 lb†1 | 985 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 8.7 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 11.7 hp✓†1 | 6.7 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†1 | Disk/Hydraulic drum†2 |
| Suspension | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†1 | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 4 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†5 | 7 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 4 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†6 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 4 · 75% yr 4–5 · 50% yr 5–6 · 25% yr 6–7†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | 8 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 | 10.4 ft✓†2 |
| Towing capacity | 500 lb†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better warranty.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
E-Z-GO Liberty LSVbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $274.11/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
GEM e2base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the GEM e2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 LSV or the GEM e2 better?
- GEM e2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty.