E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
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 i40X on the better power.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the ICON EV i40X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ICON EV i40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinner | ICON EVi40X | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,799 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†2 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 106.3 in†1 | — |
| Width | 46 in†1 | — |
| Height | 75.5 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,040 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 8.7 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 11.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†3 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 | — |
| Towing capacity | 500 lb†1 | — |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power.
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.
ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— 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 ICON EV i40X better?
- E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power.