Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward's 4.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward lands about $18,367 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
| BintelliNexus 4 ForwardWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $16,995 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | — | lead-acid†3 |
| System voltage | 72 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 112.8 in†1 | — |
| Width | 44.4 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 82.8 in†1 | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 4 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty | — | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $8,704 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward lands at about $18,367 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forwardbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $294.43/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. $442.33/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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Nexus 4 Forward 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward lands at about $18,367 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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.