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Boca EV Colt vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 SE (E6) beats the Boca EV Colt on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Boca EV Colt's 2.
  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Colt vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-COLT-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVColtTomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium3lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4362
Length156 in2
Width55.6 in2
Height77 in2
Curb weight1,042 lb31,895 lb2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar2
Display size10.1 in37 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes2
Charge time6 hr3
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

1 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 2-yr
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

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 Boca EV Colt or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Colt and the E-Merge SE (E6) street legal?
The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Colt is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.