Denago EV Rover XL vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026
Denago EV Rover XL 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 Rover XL 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 Rover XL'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 Rover XL lands about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Denago EV Rover XL and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Denago EV Rover XL vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Denago EVRover XLWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,995 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†2 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | — |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†2 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 118 in†1 | — |
| Width | 49 in†1 | — |
| Height | 80 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,202 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†1 | — |
| Suspension | Independent front and rear†2 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†2 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr†2 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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 price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $14,704 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 Denago EV Rover XL lands at about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Denago EV Rover XLbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/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. $442.33/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 Denago EV Rover XL or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Denago EV Rover XL 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 Rover XL 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 Rover XL lands at about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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.