E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Tago Islander
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tago Islander takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tago Islander beats the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- 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 Tago Islander about $20,227, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the Tago Islander are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Tago Islander
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty LSV | TagoIslanderWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,799 | $18,750 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 120 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 106.3 in†1 | 126 in†2 |
| Width | 46 in†1 | 52.8 in†2 |
| Height | 75.5 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,040 lb†1 | 1,124 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 8.7 kW✓†1 | 6 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 11.7 hp✓†1 | 8.1 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†1 | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†2 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†3 | 2 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†5 | 6 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 7 in†1 | 7.5 in✓†2 |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft✓†1 | 12.9 ft†2 |
| Towing capacity | 500 lb†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~50 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
◆ 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 Tago Islander at about $20,227, 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.
Tago Islanderbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $324.25/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 Tago Islander better?
- Tago Islander takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- What do the Liberty LSV and Islander 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 Tago Islander at about $20,227, 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.