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Boca EV Stallion vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 E2+2 beats the Boca EV Stallion on the better warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Boca EV Stallion's 2.
  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Stallion vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-STALLION-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVStallionTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
MSRP range$14,799
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium4lead-acid3
Battery capacity105 Ah4
System voltage48 V448 V3
Seats6443
Length114 in3
Width55.6 in3
Height76 in3
Curb weight1,130 lb41,355 lb3
Motor power5 kW45 kW3
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3
Display size10.1 in4
Warranty2 yr15 yr3
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes2
Charge time6 hr4
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 07/14/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Stallionbase build · FL out-the-door

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

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP (verified)$14,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$937.94
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$16,039

est. $257.11/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 Stallion or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Are both the Stallion and the E-Merge SE E2+2 street legal?
The Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Stallion is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.