Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) goes up to 55 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands about $15,509 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)Winner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,299 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 55 mi✓†1 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 108 in†1 | — |
| Width | 48.8 in†1 | — |
| Height | 76 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 954 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 3.5 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.7 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake†1 | — |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear†1 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty | 6 yr†3 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $11,400 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $248.62/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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 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.