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EPIC Carts E40L vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage GTZ

Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better 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 Engage GTZ beats the EPIC Carts E40L on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage GTZ 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 $12,484 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ about $28,389, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the EPIC Carts E40L and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

EPIC Carts E40L vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · EPIC-E40L-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
EPIC CartsE40LTomberlinEngage GTZWinner
Price range$11,445 – $13,899dealer price$26,450dealer-quoted MSRP
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)—80 mi†2
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†3210 Ah✓†2
Battery energy—10 kWh†2
System voltage51 V†3—
Seats4†14†2
Length130 in†1—
Width50 in†152.5 in†2
Height80.8 in†1—
Curb weight1,540 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesFour-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†34-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes, Smart Park™ Electronic Brake to Prevent Roll-Away†2
SuspensionMacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†3Double-A Arm Suspension with Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty3 yr†45 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†45 yr†5
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†5
Battery warranty terms—5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†2
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†5
Ground clearance6.7 in†1—
Turning radius12 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~80 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 07/14/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†3 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: epiccarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†5 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage GTZ

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-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 $12,484 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ at about $28,389, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door

EPIC Carts E40LDealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 20, 2026 — listings run to $13,899$11,445.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$736.70
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$12,484

est. $200.12/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage GTZbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GTZMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$26,450.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,637.00
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$28,389

est. $455.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 09/2026

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 Engage GTZ better?
Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E40L and Engage GTZ 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 $12,484 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ at about $28,389, 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.