Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 1, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) beats the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) on the better range and price.
- Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)'s 60 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)'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 AWD (S4F AWD) lands about $19,962 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $18,902, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/01/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) | TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $18,500dealer price | $17,500dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | 80 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†5 | lithium†6 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†5 | 210 Ah✓†6 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†6 |
| System voltage | 72 V†5 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 4†4 |
| Length | 118.3 in†1 | 114 in†4 |
| Width | 54.5 in†1 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 80.4 in†1 | 76 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,819 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 15 kW✓†5 | 5 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brake, four-wheel disc brake + EMB electromagnetic parking system†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†4 |
| Suspension | Performance coilover†5 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†7 | 5 yr✓†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†7 | 5 yr†8 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr✓†9 | 3 yr†8 |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†9 | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†8 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†10 | Yes†4 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†8 |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 16.6 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 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 price.
Save $1,000 vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)
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 AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $18,902, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $320.00/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $303.01/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 AWD (S4F AWD) or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and price.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and E-Merge LXR (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 AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $18,902, 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.