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Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

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

WinnerDach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. 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 Engage Ghosthawk on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2's 56 mi.
  • 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 $16,231 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-4-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GHOSTHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Dach VehiclesApollo 4+2WinnerTomberlinEngage Ghosthawk
MSRP range$14,980 – $15,980$29,999
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)56 mi2
Range (high)80 mi3
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2210 Ah3
Battery energy7.7 kWh210 kWh3
System voltage72 V2
Seats6243
Motor power6.3 kW25 kW3
Motor power (hp)17 hp3
Display size12.3 in47 in3
Warranty5 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes3
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 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: galaxygolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20262 SOURCE: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20264 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2

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

Save $15,019 vs the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Winner

Why it won

price$14,980 vs $29,999power6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 $16,231 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,980 by trim$14,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$948.80
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$16,231

est. $260.19/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GhosthawkMSRP (verified)$29,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,849.94
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$32,151

est. $515.40/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 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Apollo 4+2 and Engage Ghosthawk 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 $16,231 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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.