Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the Advanced EV Advent 2 on the better power. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 2 lands about $8,831 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Advanced EV Advent 2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Advanced EV Advent 2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 2 | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $7,999MSRP | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lead-acid†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | — |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†3 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 107.9 in†3 | 150 in†2 |
| Width | 47.6 in†3 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 71.7 in†3 | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,235 lb†3 | 1,620 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†3 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake + Electromagnetic Motor Brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm independent front, coil-over hydraulic shocks; rear coil-over with stabilizing sway bar†3 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†4 | 5 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 8 years, pro-rated (ECO lithium pack; no full-replacement period published)†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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 power. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $8,831 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Advanced EV Advent 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $141.57/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 Advanced EV Advent 2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Advent 2 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 Advanced EV Advent 2 lands at about $8,831 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.