EPIC Carts E40L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 E40L beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the EPIC Carts E40L's 3.
- Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
EPIC Carts E40L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE40LWinner | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,445 – $13,899dealer price | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 130 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 50 in†1 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 80.8 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.12/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
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 SE (E6) better?
- EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.