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EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 EPIC Carts E40FX on the better range.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40FX's 43 mi.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40FX and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40FX-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
EPIC CartsE40FXTomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
MSRP range$12,000 – $13,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)43 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium3lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage51.2 V348 V2
Seats4362
Length119 in3156 in2
Width56 in355.6 in2
Height77 in2
Curb weight1,215 lb31,895 lb2
Motor power6.3 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel disc44-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar2
Display size10.1 in37 in2
Warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes2
Ground clearance6.5 in3
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 07/30/20263 SOURCE: icongolfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 43 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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 (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 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 (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range.