EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The EPIC Carts E40FX beats the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) on the better price and power.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the EPIC Carts E40FX's 3.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the EPIC Carts E40FX lands about $15,187 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $18,902, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40FX and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE40FXWinner | TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $13,995 | $17,500 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†5 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | 210 Ah✓†5 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†5 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†4 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†3 |
| Length | 119 in†4 | 114 in†3 |
| Width | 56 in†4 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 79.5 in†6 | 76 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,215 lb†4 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc†7 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†3 |
| Suspension | Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†4 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†8 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†9 | 5 yr†10 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†10 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†10 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†11 | Yes†3 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†10 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†4 | — |
| Turning radius | 11.8 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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 wins on the better price and power.
Save $3,505 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+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 EPIC Carts E40FX lands at about $15,187 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $18,902, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E40FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $243.45/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
est. $303.01/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 EPIC Carts E40FX or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
- EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the E40FX 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 EPIC Carts E40FX lands at about $15,187 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $18,902, 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.