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Advanced EV Advent 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and 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 4 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Advanced EV Advent 4's 35 mi.
  • Both the Advanced EV Advent 4 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Advanced EV Advent 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · ADVANCED-EV-ADVENT-4-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Advanced EVAdvent 4TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$25,699
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)25 mi1
Range (high)35 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage51.2 V148 V2
Seats4162
Length109.6 in3
Width47.6 in3
Height75.2 in3
Curb weight1,290 lb3
Motor power4 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc (electronic motor parking brake)1
SuspensionIndependent front suspension with rear stabilizing sway bar1
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr45 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes2
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.

1 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 35 mipower5 kW vs 4 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Advanced EV Advent 4base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Advanced EV Advent 4— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$25,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,591.94
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$27,593

est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

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 4 or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.