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E-Z-GO Liberty 4

The 2027 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 is Textron's new 2+2 four-seater (two forward, two rear-facing), a separate body from the forward-facing Liberty 4F. It runs the ELiTE lithium powertrain (56.7V) with a Direct-Drive AC induction motor (3.3 kW continuous, 8.7 kW peak) and weighs 1,170 lb. E-Z-GO's owner's manual states the Liberty 4 LSV meets FMVSS 571.500 with its top speed set at 25 mph, backed by an 8-year lithium battery warranty. Trim trap: the X, XT and XTL ship at 19 mph; only the Street-Legal XTL package is the 25 mph LSV, at $15,999 in E-Z-GO's Build & Price (the 19 mph Liberty 4 X starts at $11,999). Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $15,999.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — E-Z-GO's 2027 owner's manual states the Liberty 4 LSV meets FMVSS 49 CFR 571.500 with its top speed set at 25 mph. Trim trap: the X, XT and XTL ship at 19 mph; only the Street-Legal XTL package ($15,999) is the 25 mph LSV.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 09/26/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Premium price

$4,000/seat vs. the field median $283/mi · $3,000/seat across 86 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.

Your pick if

you want a proven factory-LSV in the premium class without paying up for the belt.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · EZGO-LIBERTY-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Top speed25 mph†1
Top speed as delivered19 mph†2
Battery typelithium†1
System voltage56.7 V†1
Seats4†1
Length120 in†1
Width47.6 in†1
Height80.5 in†1
Curb weight1,170 lb†1
Motor power3.3 kW†1
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp†1
BrakesRear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†1
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1
Ground clearance6.5 in†1
Turning radius9 ft†1
†1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$4,000
MSRP ÷ seats
Power-to-weight
2.8 W/lb
motor watts ÷ weight
Warranty
8 yr
battery

Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate. Cost per kWh is what the price actually buys you in battery — the single figure that separates a cheap cart from an under-batteried one, and almost nobody publishes it. Pack energy is the maker's published kWh where they give one, otherwise volts × amp-hours.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
  • 8-year battery warranty is among the longest in the field.

Trade-offs

  • Manufacturer hasn't published a range figure — we left it blank rather than guess.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — E-Z-GO's 2027 owner's manual states the Liberty 4 LSV meets FMVSS 49 CFR 571.500 with its top speed set at 25 mph. Trim trap: the X, XT and XTL ship at 19 mph; only the Street-Legal XTL package ($15,999) is the 25 mph LSV. The DOT equipment and VIN come from the factory, but this one ships at 19 mph and the 25 mph street-legal setup is a paid factory configuration. Below 20 mph it is not a Low-Speed Vehicle and cannot be titled as one, so confirm in writing that the LSV configuration is fitted before you buy it to register.

Frequently asked

Is the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 street legal?
Yes. The E-Z-GO Liberty 4 is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
How fast does the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How much does the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 cost?
$15,999 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 seat?
The E-Z-GO Liberty 4 seats 4.

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