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Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

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

WinnerEdge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) goes up to 50 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)'s 45 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands about $14,127 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-GLYDE-G6-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Edge-EVGlyde 6 (G6)WinnerTomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)
MSRP range$12,995$20,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)50 mi145 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage51 V148 V2
Seats6142
Length149 in1
Width52.5 in1
Height80 in1
Curb weight1,520 lb1
Motor power5 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel disc1
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Ground clearance6.5 in1
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.

1 SOURCE: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)

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

Save $8,000 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

Winner

Why it won

range50 mi vs 45 miprice$12,995 vs $20,995

◆ 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands at about $14,127 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6)MSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Glyde 6 (G6) 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 Edge-EV Glyde 6 (G6) lands at about $14,127 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.