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E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ICON EV i40FX

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The E-Z-GO Liberty LSV beats the ICON EV i40FX on the better 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 LSV lands about $17,099 and the ICON EV i40FX about $13,491, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the ICON EV i40FX are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ICON EV i40FX

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV-VS-ICON-I40FX
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinnerICON EVi40FX
MSRP range$15,799$12,395
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Top speed as delivered19 mph3
Range (low)40 mi4
Battery typelithium1lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V151 V3
Seats4143
Length106.3 in1120 in2
Width46 in151.2 in2
Height75.5 in179.2 in2
Curb weight1,040 lb11,270 lb2
Motor power8.7 kW15 kW3
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp1
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)1Four-wheel disc brakes3
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers1Front double-wishbone independent3
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty3 yr5
Battery warranty8 yr6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes7
Ground clearance7 in16.7 in2
Turning radius12.9 ft1
Towing capacity500 lb1
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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.

1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20266 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power8.7 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 LSV lands at about $17,099 and the ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVMSRP (verified)$15,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$997.94
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$17,099

est. $274.11/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i40FXMSRP (verified)$12,395.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$793.70
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$13,491

est. $216.26/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). 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 09/2026

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 LSV or the ICON EV i40FX better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power.
What do the Liberty LSV and i40FX 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 LSV lands at about $17,099 and the ICON EV i40FX at about $13,491, 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.