ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 Engage Ghosthawk 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 Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 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 Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| ActivEVPulse 6 Seater Lifted | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,295 | $29,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 210 Ah†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†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 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~80 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 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 Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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 Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.40/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 Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 Engage Ghosthawk 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 Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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.