E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. MadJax Ascent
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026
MadJax Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent beats the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV on the better price and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the MadJax Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | MadJaxAscentWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,799 | $13,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 50 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 106.3 in†1 | 118.1 in†2 |
| Width | 46 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 75.5 in†1 | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,040 lb†1 | 1,322 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 8.7 kW✓†1 | 4 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 11.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†1 | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†1 | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 3 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†6 | 12 yr✓†2 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 6 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| 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
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 MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, 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.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 MadJax Ascent better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty.
- What do the Liberty LSV and Ascent 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 MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, 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.