Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 SE (E6) beats the Advanced EV Advent 2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Advanced EV Advent 2's 35 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Advanced EV Advent 2's 2.
- Both the Advanced EV Advent 2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 2 | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $8,299 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lead-acid†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 113 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 46 in†1 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 74 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,235 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | — | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | 4-wheel coil-over†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Advanced EV Advent 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $146.66/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 Advanced EV Advent 2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.