EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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. 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 EPIC Carts E40FX beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40FX and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
EPIC Carts E40FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE40FXWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $13,995 | $24,200 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†4 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 119 in†4 | 150 in†3 |
| Width | 56 in†4 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 79.5 in†5 | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,215 lb†4 | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc†6 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric 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†7 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†8 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†4 | — |
| Turning radius | 11.8 ft†1 | — |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $10,205 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $416.86/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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- EPIC Carts E40FX takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E40FX and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.