E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026
ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The ICON EV i40X beats the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV on the better price and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40X carries 3 years vs the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV'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 LSV lands about $17,099 and the ICON EV i40X about $12,007, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- 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 · Central Florida Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ICON EV i40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | ICON EVi40XWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $15,799MSRP | $10,995 – $12,295dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 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 | 114 in†4 |
| Width | 46 in†1 | 47.2 in†4 |
| Height | 75.5 in†1 | 75.3 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,040 lb†1 | 1,829.8 lb†4 |
| 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 | 2 yr†5 | 3 yr✓†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†7 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in✓†1 | 6.6 in†4 |
| 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
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 LSV lands at about $17,099 and the ICON EV i40X at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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
est. $192.48/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 LSV or the ICON EV i40X better?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty.
- What do the Liberty LSV and i40X 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 i40X at about $12,007, 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.