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Advanced EV Advent 6 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 LX (E4+2) beats the Advanced EV Advent 6 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Advanced EV Advent 6's 35 mi.
  • Both the Advanced EV Advent 6 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Advanced EV Advent 6 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · ADVANCED-EV-ADVENT-6-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Advanced EVAdvent 6TomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$26,690
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)25 mi1
Range (high)35 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity160 Ah3
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage51.2 V1
Seats6162
Length142.3 in3150 in2
Width47.6 in352.5 in2
Height75 in381 in2
Curb weight1,490 lb31,421 lb2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc14-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park2
SuspensionDouble A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks2
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr45 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes2
Range, normalized◆ computed~66 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.

1 SOURCE: advancedev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 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 Engage LX (E4+2)

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

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 35 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Advanced EV Advent 6base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Advanced EV Advent 6— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
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$28,644

est. $459.17/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 6 or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.