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EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

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

WinnerEPIC Carts E40FX

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 SE E2+2 on the better price and power.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40FX's 43 mi.
  • 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 $13,072 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40FX and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40FX-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
EPIC CartsE40FXWinnerTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2
MSRP range$12,000 – $13,995$14,799
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)43 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium4lead-acid3
Battery capacity105 Ah4
System voltage51.2 V448 V3
Seats4443
Length119 in4114 in3
Width56 in455.6 in3
Height76 in3
Curb weight1,215 lb41,355 lb3
Motor power6.3 kW45 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel disc54-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3
Display size10.1 in4
Warranty5 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes2
Ground clearance6.5 in4
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: nevadagolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: icongolfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

EPIC Carts E40FX

It wins on the better price and power.

Save $2,799 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Winner

Why it won

price$12,000 vs $14,799power6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 $13,072 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40FXMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$12,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$770.00
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$13,072

est. $209.55/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP (verified)$14,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$937.94
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$16,039

est. $257.11/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 08/2026

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 EPIC Carts E40FX or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
What do the E40FX and E-Merge SE 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 $13,072 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, 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.