Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 SE (E6) beats the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus on the better warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus's 2.
- The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Evolution Electric VehiclesD5 Maverick 6 Plus | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,999 | — |
| Top speed | 19 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lead-acid†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†2 |
| Length | 151.6 in†3 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 55.8 in†3 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 84.4 in†3 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,395 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | EM Brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent suspension; Rear: leaf spring suspension†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†3 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 19.3 ft†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plusbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.53/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 Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the D5 Maverick 6 Plus is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
- Are both the D5 Maverick 6 Plus and the E-Merge SE (E6) street legal?
- The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Evolution Electric Vehicles D5 Maverick 6 Plus is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.