Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward (C4F) | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,495 – $10,995 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†3 |
| Length | — | 114 in†3 |
| Width | — | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | — | 76 in†3 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | — | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | — |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it.
It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $183.98/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2— 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 Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.