ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)'s 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) lands about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| ActivEVPulse (4 Seater)Winner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,995maker's store price | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†5 | — |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†4 |
| Length | 122 in†1 | 150 in†4 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 78 in†1 | 81 in†4 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,620 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front independent; rear coil spring with hydraulic shock†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 5 yr✓†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 19 ft†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $12,205 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
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 (4 Seater) lands at about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $416.86/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 (4 Seater) or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Pulse (4 Seater) and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 (4 Seater) lands at about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.