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EPIC Carts E40L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) beats the EPIC Carts E40L on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) goes up to 45 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E40L's 25 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the EPIC Carts E40L'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 E40L lands about $14,127 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

EPIC Carts E40L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40L-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
EPIC CartsE40LTomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)Winner
MSRP range$12,995 – $15,000$20,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)25 mi1
Range (high)25 mi145 mi2
Battery typelithium3lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage51 V348 V2
Seats4142
Length130 in1
Width50 in1
Height80.8 in1
Curb weight1,540 lb1
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionMacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar3
Display size7 in2
Warranty3 yr45 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes2
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: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range45 mi vs 25 miwarranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40LMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,000 by trim$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)MSRP (verified)$20,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,309.70
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$22,607

est. $362.40/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 E40L or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E40L 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 E40L lands at about $14,127 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, 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.