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Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 3.
  • Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · GARIA-VIA-4-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
GariaVia 4-SeaterTomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
MSRP range$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)40 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4162
Length126 in1156 in2
Width48 in155.6 in2
Height73 in177 in2
Curb weight1,200 lb11,895 lb2
Motor power8 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar2
Display size7 in2
Warranty3 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Charge time7 hr1
Turning radius11 ft1
1 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 40 miwarranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). 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 07/2026

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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.