Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 on the better price.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)'s 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands about $16,247 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $17,047, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)Winner | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $14,995 | $15,750 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†5 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 125 Ah✓†5 |
| Battery energy | 8 kWh✓†1 | 6 kWh†5 |
| System voltage | 48 V†4 | 48 V†5 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†5 |
| Length | 118.3 in†1 | 114 in†5 |
| Width | 54.5 in†1 | 55.6 in†5 |
| Height | 80.4 in†1 | 76 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,653 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†5 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†5 |
| Suspension | Performance adjustable coilovers†4 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†5 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 5 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†6 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†7 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†7 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 16.6 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~64 mi✓ | ~48 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 price.
Save $755 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.44/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
est. $273.27/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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and E-Merge SE E2+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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, 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.