Advanced EV Advent 4L 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 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 Engage Ghosthawk beats the Advanced EV Advent 4L on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Advanced EV Advent 4L's 35 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 4L lands about $10,315 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Advanced EV Advent 4L and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Advanced EV Advent 4L vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 4L | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,399 | $29,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 210 Ah✓†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 115.4 in†3 | — |
| Width | 53.9 in†3 | — |
| Height | 81.1 in†3 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,345 lb†3 | — |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | — |
| Suspension | Lifted 4-wheel coil-over suspension†1 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†4 | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~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 and 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 4L lands at about $10,315 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Advanced EV Advent 4Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $165.36/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 Advanced EV Advent 4L or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Advent 4L 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 Advanced EV Advent 4L lands at about $10,315 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.