Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 1, 2026
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium 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 Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)'s 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)Winner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $14,995 | $24,200 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†3 | 40 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†5 | lead-acid†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†5 | — |
| Battery energy | 8 kWh†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†5 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 6✓†4 |
| Length | 118.3 in†1 | 150 in†4 |
| Width | 54.5 in†1 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 80.4 in†1 | 81 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,653 lb†1 | 1,620 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†5 | 5 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Performance adjustable coilovers†5 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 5 yr✓†4 |
| 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†4 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 16.6 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~64 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 price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $9,205 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $416.86/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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.