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Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026

WinnerDach Vehicles Apollo

Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+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 goes up to 56 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)'s 45 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the Dach Vehicles Apollo'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 lands about $15,171 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Apollo and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Apollo vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

COMPARISON · DACH-APOLLO-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Dach VehiclesApolloWinnerTomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)
MSRP range$13,980 – $13,995$20,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)56 mi2
Range (high)45 mi3
Battery typelithium1lead-acid3
Battery capacity105 Ah1
Battery energy7.7 kWh1
System voltage72 V148 V3
Seats4143
Length120 in1
Width55 in1
Height79.9 in1
Curb weight1,464 lb2
Motor power6.3 kW15 kW3
Motor power (hp)17 hp3
BrakesFront and rear disc brakes with electronic parking brake1
SuspensionFront independent double-arm (MacPherson); rear trailing-arm with spring shock absorber1
Display size12.3 in17 in3
Warranty2 yr45 yr3
Battery warranty5 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes3
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius14.8 ft1
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.

1 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: dachvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20264 SOURCE: jackdcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Apollo

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

Save $7,015 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

Winner

Why it won

range56 mi vs 45 miprice$13,980 vs $20,995power6.3 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 lands at about $15,171 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Dach Vehicles Apollobase build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles ApolloMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$13,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$888.80
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$15,171

est. $243.20/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 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 or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
Dach Vehicles Apollo 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 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 Dach Vehicles Apollo lands at about $15,171 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.