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Denago EV CITY vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026

WinnerDenago EV CITY

Denago EV CITY takes it. It wins on the better 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 Denago EV CITY beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Denago EV CITY's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV CITY lands about $17,842 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV CITY and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Denago EV CITY vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · DENAGO-CITY-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
Denago EVCITYWinnerTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$16,500$24,200
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)—40 mi†3
Battery typelithium†1lead-acid†3
Battery capacity205 Ah†1—
System voltage51.2 V†148 V†3
Seats6†16†3
Length150 in†4150 in†3
Width74 in†455.6 in†3
Height78 in†481 in†3
Curb weight1,719 lb†41,620 lb†3
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†3
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†3
Brakes4-wheel disc†14-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3
SuspensionIndependent front and rear†1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3
Display size—7 in†3
Warranty2 yr†15 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr†1—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†3
Charge time5 hr†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~84 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: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: denagomsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Denago EV CITY

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

Save $7,700 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$16,500 vs $24,200

◆ 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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Denago EV CITYbase build · FL out-the-door

Denago EV CITYMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$16,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,040.00
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$17,842

est. $286.02/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

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$24,200.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,502.00
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$26,004

est. $416.86/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 09/2026

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 Denago EV CITY or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Denago EV CITY takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the CITY 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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 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.