Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 goes up to 56 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)'s 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 lands about $15,807 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Dach VehiclesApollo 4+2Winner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $14,580 | $24,200 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 56 mi†4 | — |
| Range (high) | 56 mi✓†4 | 40 mi†5 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lead-acid†5 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | — |
| Battery energy | 7.7 kWh†3 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†3 | 48 V†5 |
| Seats | 6†4 | 6†5 |
| Length | 149.6 in†3 | 150 in†5 |
| Width | 55.7 in†3 | 55.6 in†5 |
| Height | 79.5 in†3 | 81 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,433 lb†3 | 1,620 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†4 | 5 kW†5 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†5 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electronic parking brake†4 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†5 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm independent front; integrated rear axle with coil springs†4 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†5 |
| Display size | 12.3 in✓†6 | 7 in†5 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†3 | 5 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†3 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†3 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years full replacement (personal use; rental/taxi use 6 months)†3 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in†3 | — |
| Turning radius | 15.1 ft†3 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~62 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 wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $9,620 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 lands at about $15,807 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $253.39/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. $416.86/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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 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 Apollo 4+2 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 lands at about $15,807 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.