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E-Z-GO Liberty 4F

The E-Z-GO Liberty 4F is Textron Specialized Vehicles' forward-facing four-seater — a different body from the rear-facing Liberty LSV — offered in X, XT, and XTL trims. It pairs a Direct-Drive AC induction motor with the ELiTE lithium powertrain (Samsung SDI cells, 56.7V max) and a 10-inch display on the XTL. E-Z-GO builds a factory FMVSS-500 street-legal LSV configuration at 25 mph with a 17-digit VIN, backed by an 8-year lithium battery warranty. Trim trap: the base 4F ships at 19 mph in standard golf-car mode — order the 25 mph LSV config for street-legal use. MSRP runs $13,499 (X) to $16,299 (XTL). Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $13,499–$16,299.

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 builds the Liberty 4F in a 25 mph FMVSS-500 / SAE J2358 config with a 17-digit VIN. Trim trap: the base 4F ships at 19 mph in standard golf-car mode — order the 25 mph LSV configuration.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/24/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Fair — market price

$3,375/seat vs. the field median $258/mi · $3,125/seat across 31 carts. Priced right in line with the field.

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-4F
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Battery typelithium2
System voltage56.7 V2
Seats42
Length119 in2
Width47 in2
Height76.2 in2
Curb weight1,166 lb2
Motor power3.3 kW2
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp2
BrakesRegenerative IntelliBrake service braking, automatic electro-magnetic parking brake2
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear2
Display size10 in2
Battery warranty8 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1
Ground clearance6.5 in2
1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20262 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$3,375
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.

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 builds the Liberty 4F in a 25 mph FMVSS-500 / SAE J2358 config with a 17-digit VIN. Trim trap: the base 4F ships at 19 mph in standard golf-car mode — order the 25 mph LSV configuration. The DOT equipment, VIN, and 25 mph rating come from the factory, so you can title and register it without any aftermarket conversion.

Frequently asked

Is the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F street legal?
Yes. The E-Z-GO Liberty 4F 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 4F go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How much does the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F cost?
$13,499–$16,299 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 4F seat?
The E-Z-GO Liberty 4F seats 4.

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