EPIC Carts E60L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the EPIC Carts E60L on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the EPIC Carts E60L's 25 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the EPIC Carts E60L'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 E60L lands about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the EPIC Carts E60L 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 E60L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| EPIC CartsE60L | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,995 – $13,995dealer price | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 25 mi†3 | 40 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†1 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†4 |
| Length | 157 in†5 | 150 in†4 |
| Width | 50 in†5 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 80.8 in†5 | 81 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,420 lb†6 | 1,620 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†7 | 5 yr✓†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†8 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3 yr†8 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†5 | — |
| Turning radius | 12 ft†5 | — |
| 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 range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 E60L lands at about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
EPIC Carts E60Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/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 E60L or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 E60L 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 E60L lands at about $13,067 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.