Atlas MAX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Atlas MAX and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Atlas MAX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| AtlasMAX | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $17,499MSRP | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†3 | 6†2 |
| Length | — | 150 in†2 |
| Width | — | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | — | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,620 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | — | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 12.5 in✓†3 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†3 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr†3 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Atlas MAXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $302.99/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 Atlas MAX or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 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.