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Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) beats the Edge-EV Vortex V4 on the better range and warranty.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4's 50 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Edge-EV Vortex V4's 2.
  • Both the Edge-EV Vortex V4 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Edge-EV Vortex V4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Edge-EVVortex V4TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
MSRP range$13,495 – $14,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)50 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage72 V148 V2
Seats4162
Length117.5 in1156 in2
Width53 in155.6 in2
Height80 in177 in2
Curb weight1,420 lb11,895 lb2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc34-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar2
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes2
Ground clearance7 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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 07/18/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better range and warranty.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 50 miwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 07/2026

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 Vortex V4 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty.