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Boca EV Purebred vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Boca EV Purebred 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 Boca EV Purebred's 2.
  • The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Purebred vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-PUREBRED-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVPurebredTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$25,699
Top speed20 mph1
Range (high)40 mi2
Battery typelithium3lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V348 V2
Seats4362
Curb weight1,213 lb3
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
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 08/31/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Purebredbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Boca EV Purebred— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$25,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,591.94
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$27,593

est. $442.33/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 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 Purebred or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Purebred is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Purebred and the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) street legal?
The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Purebred is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.