EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 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 SE E2+2 on the better price and power.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE 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 SE E2+2 about $17,047, 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 · Central Florida Edition
EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| EPIC CartsE40FXWinner | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $13,995 | $15,750 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 125 Ah✓†4 |
| Battery energy | — | 6 kWh†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†3 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†4 |
| Length | 119 in†3 | 114 in†4 |
| Width | 56 in†3 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 79.5 in†5 | 76 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,215 lb†3 | 1,355 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc†6 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension†1 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†3 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†7 | 5 yr✓†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†8 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†3 | — |
| Turning radius | 11.8 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~48 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
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 SE E2+2 at about $17,047, 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 SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $273.27/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 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 $15,187 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, 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.