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Read reviewE-Z-GO Freedom RXV review & price
8/10Golf cart2 (RXV 4 adds a rear flip seat) seatsLithium / Petrol
- Top speed
- 17.5-19.5 (config dependent) mph
- Range
- Up to 50 (lithium)
- Seats
- 2
- From
- £7,000 (est.)
Get your best price on the Freedom RXV
We will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote with the equivalent Hawke model, and tell you honestly when another vehicle is the better buy.
- Typical price (UK)
- £7,000 to £11,000 (est.)
- Typical price (US)
- $8,500 to $13,000 (est.)
Most of this segment is sold on application. Ranges are a guide before delivery, tax and options.
Independent review of the E-Z-GO Freedom RXV. We sell the Hawke range and will always be straight about how it compares.
8/10
By the Hawke reviews team · how we score
The E-Z-GO Freedom RXV is a popular, proven golf buggy (golf cart) offering a choice of fuel-injected petrol or a long-range lithium drivetrain, plus E-Z-GO's IntelliBrake auto-park system. It is a sensible, well-sorted everyday choice.
What's good
- IntelliBrake auto-park braking
- Strong hill-climbing AC Drive
- Petrol or long-range lithium choice
What's not so good
- Lithium adds cost
- Some trims governed slower
- Not full LSV in Freedom trim
At a glance
- Body type
- Golf cart
- Seats
- 2 (RXV 4 adds a rear flip seat)
- Power
- Lithium electric, Petrol
- Top speed
- 17.5-19.5 (config dependent) mph
- Range
- Up to 50 (lithium) miles
- Battery
- ELiTE lithium (Samsung SDI) or 13.5 hp EFI petrol
- Road legal (UK)
- No as standard
- Street legal (US)
- Freedom trim adds lights/horn (not full LSV)
- Warranty
- 8-year battery warranty (lithium)
Find out more about the E-Z-GO Freedom RXV
Is the E-Z-GO Freedom RXV a good golf buggy?
The E-Z-GO Freedom RXV is a popular, proven golf buggy (golf cart) offering a choice of fuel-injected petrol or a long-range lithium drivetrain, plus E-Z-GO's IntelliBrake auto-park system. It is a sensible, well-sorted everyday choice.
We score it 8 out of 10. The high points are intelliBrake auto-park braking, strong hill-climbing AC Drive and petrol or long-range lithium choice. The trade-offs to weigh up are lithium adds cost, some trims governed slower and not full LSV in Freedom trim.
How much does the E-Z-GO Freedom RXV cost?
In the UK it is around £7,000 to £11,000 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $8,500 to $13,000 (est.). Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.
Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.
Performance and drive
The Freedom RXV is geared for course and site use, with a top speed of about 17.5 mph. Expect a real-world range of Up to 50 (lithium).
Space and practicality
It seats 2 (RXV 4 adds a rear flip seat).
Running costs, charging and batteries
Power is Lithium electric or Petrol. ELiTE lithium (Samsung SDI) or 13.5 hp EFI petrol. As a rule, a lithium pack costs more up front but lasts far longer and needs no maintenance, where lead-acid is cheaper to buy but needs watering and careful charging.
Is it road legal?
UK: No as standard. US: Freedom trim adds lights/horn (not full LSV). In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.
E-Z-GO Freedom RXV alternatives
Worth cross-shopping against Yamaha Drive2 PTV PowerTech Li, Club Car Onward 2 Passenger. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.
E-Z-GO Freedom RXV specs & dimensions
Key specifications
- Body type
- Golf cart
- Seats
- 2 (RXV 4 adds a rear flip seat)
- Top speed
- 17.5-19.5 (config dependent) mph
- Range
- Up to 50 (lithium)
Powertrain & charging
- Power
- Lithium electric, Petrol
- Battery
- ELiTE lithium (Samsung SDI) or 13.5 hp EFI petrol
Road & street legal
- Road legal (UK)
- No as standard
- Street legal (US)
- Freedom trim adds lights/horn (not full LSV)
- Warranty
- 8-year battery warranty (lithium)
Specs and prices researched 2026-06-09 from 1 source including ezgo.txtsv.com/fleet/models/freedom-rxv. Figures marked (est.) are widened estimates; confirm with a dealer before purchase.
Our verdict
8/10
A proven everyday cart with auto-park braking and a choice of efficient EFI petrol or a 50-mile lithium drivetrain. Expect to pay around £7,000 to £11,000 (est.) in the UK. Before you commit, it is worth a quick like-for-like comparison with the Hawke range, where we will price-match wherever we genuinely can.
E-Z-GO Freedom RXV alternatives
Club Car8/10
Onward 2 Passenger
The two-seat Onward: the same premium build and lithium option in a nimble, easy-to-store package.
From £9,000 (est.)
Read reviewE-Z-GO Freedom RXV: frequently asked
Both are offered. There is a 13.5 hp fuel-injected petrol version and an ELiTE lithium electric version with up to a 50-mile range.