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E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 5, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV beats the ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth about $22,612, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV-VS-ROKIT-VENOM-EV
LAST VERIFIED 08/05/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinnerROKITEdition Venom EV Stealth
MSRP range$15,799$21,000
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium4
System voltage48 V172 V4
Seats4145
Length106.3 in1
Width46 in1
Height75.5 in1
Curb weight1,040 lb1
Motor power8.7 kW15 kW4
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp1
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)1
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers1
Display size10 in4
Battery warranty8 yr6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes7
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius12.9 ft1
Towing capacity500 lb1
1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: drive.google.com · VERIFIED 08/05/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $5,201 vs the ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth

Winner

Why it won

price$15,799 vs $21,000power8.7 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth at about $22,612, 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.

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealthbase build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV StealthMSRP (verified)$21,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,310.00
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$22,612

est. $362.48/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 08/2026

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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Liberty LSV and Edition Venom EV Stealth 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Stealth at about $22,612, 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.