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Conquest Carts S40 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. 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 LXR (E2+2) beats the Conquest Carts S40 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the Conquest Carts S40's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Conquest Carts S40 lands about $17,311 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Conquest Carts S40 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Conquest Carts S40 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

COMPARISON · CONQUEST-S40-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Conquest CartsS40TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)Winner
MSRP range$15,999$20,995
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)—80 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†5
Battery capacity105 Ah†1210 Ah✓†5
Battery energy—10 kWh†5
System voltage48 V†148 V†3
Seats4†64†3
Length—114 in†3
Width—55.6 in†3
Height—76 in†3
Curb weight—1,355 lb†3
Motor power—5 kW†3
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc brakes (electromagnetic parking brake)†14-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†3
SuspensionFront independent suspension; rear coil-over shock suspension†1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3
Display size10.1 in✓†17 in†3
Warranty3 yr†75 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†75 yr†8
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†8
Battery warranty terms—5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†8
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†9Yes†3
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†8
Turning radius9.3 ft†6—
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~80 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: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†4 SOURCE: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: 4832014.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†9 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 Conquest Carts S40 lands at about $17,311 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Conquest Carts S40base build · FL out-the-door

Conquest Carts S40MSRP (verified)$15,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,009.94
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$17,311

est. $277.50/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)MSRP (verified)$20,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,309.70
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$22,607

est. $362.40/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 10/2026

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 Conquest Carts S40 or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the S40 and E-Merge LXR (E2+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 Conquest Carts S40 lands at about $17,311 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, 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.