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Atlas MAX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. 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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) beats the Atlas MAX on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the Atlas MAX's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas MAX lands about $18,901 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Atlas MAX and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas MAX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

COMPARISON · ATLAS-MAX-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
AtlasMAXTomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)Winner
MSRP range$17,499$20,995
Range (high)45 mi1
Battery typelithium2lead-acid1
System voltage48 V1
Seats6241
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake2
Display size12.5 in27 in1
Warranty3 yr25 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes1
1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Atlas MAXbase build · FL out-the-door

Atlas MAXMSRP (verified)$17,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,099.94
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$18,901

est. $302.99/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

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)MSRP (verified)$20,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,309.70
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$22,607

est. $362.40/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 Atlas MAX or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the MAX 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.