E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward beats the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 LSV lands about $17,099 and the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward about $12,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | Kandi AmericaKruiser 4PRO ForwardWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,799 | $10,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 150 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| 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†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 11.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†1 | — |
| Suspension | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 | — |
| Towing capacity | 500 lb†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~58 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 price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $4,800 vs the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV
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 Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward at about $12,011, 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.
Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forwardbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.54/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 Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward better?
- Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Liberty LSV and Kruiser 4PRO Forward 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 Kandi America Kruiser 4PRO Forward at about $12,011, 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.