EPIC Carts E60FX 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 E60FX 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 E60FX 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 E60FX'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 E60FX lands about $17,307 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E60FX and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
EPIC Carts E60FX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE60FXWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,995 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†3 |
| Length | — | 150 in†3 |
| Width | 55.1 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | — | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,540 lb†1 | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brakes and Electromagnetic Parking Brake System†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front: Double Wishbone Independent; Rear: Longitudinal Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†4 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in†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 $9,704 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E60FXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.44/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. $442.33/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 E60FX or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- EPIC Carts E60FX 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 E60FX 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 E60FX lands at about $17,307 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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.