Edge-EV Vortex V6 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the Edge-EV Vortex V6 on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Edge-EV Vortex V6 lands about $16,247 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Edge-EV Vortex V6 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Edge-EV Vortex V6 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Edge-EVVortex V6 | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,995 | $29,999 |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 210 Ah✓†1 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†1 |
| System voltage | 72 V†2 | — |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 4†1 |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†1 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†2 | — |
| Display size | 10 in✓†2 | 7 in†1 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†1 |
| Charge time | 8 hr†2 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 mi | ~80 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Vortex V6 lands at about $16,247 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Edge-EV Vortex V6base build · FL out-the-door
est. $260.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.40/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 Edge-EV Vortex V6 or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Vortex V6 and Engage Ghosthawk 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 Vortex V6 lands at about $16,247 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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.