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Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

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

WinnerClub Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV takes it. It wins on the better range and 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV lands about $16,251 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-FORWARD-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Club CarOnward 4 Forward LSVWinnerTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
MSRP range$14,999 – $16,999$25,699
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)30 mi1
Range (high)50 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
System voltage48 V2
Seats4162
Length120 in1
Width49 in1
Height79 in1
Curb weight1,103 lb1
Motor power5 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes2
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius12 ft1
1 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026

◆ The verdict

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $10,700 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

range50 mi vs 40 miprice$14,999 vs $25,699

◆ 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV lands at about $16,251 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,999 by trim$14,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.94
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$16,251

est. $260.51/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

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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Onward 4 Forward LSV 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV lands at about $16,251 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.