ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) beats the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) goes up to 45 mi per charge vs the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted's 35 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands about $14,445 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| ActivEVPulse 6 Seater Lifted | TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,295 | $20,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | 45 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 144 in†1 | — |
| Width | 48 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.2 in†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic†1 | — |
| Suspension | Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†1 | — |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 21 ft†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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 ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $14,445 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $231.56/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $362.40/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 ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and E-Merge LXR (E2+2) 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 ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $14,445 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, 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.