Costa Carts 600L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 (E6) beats the Costa Carts 600L on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
- Both the Costa Carts 600L and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Costa Carts 600L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Costa Carts600L | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | — | lead-acid†2 |
| Battery capacity | 230 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 64 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†3 | 6†2 |
| Length | 155 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | — | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 81 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent, 2.5" lift†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 13 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~118 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.
◆ The verdict
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
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 Costa Carts 600L or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.