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GEM e6 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 3, 2026

WinnerGEM e6

GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The GEM e6 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) on the better range and power.
  • Range: the GEM e6 goes up to 86 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)'s 80 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the GEM e6's 4.
  • Both the GEM e6 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

GEM e6 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · GEM-E6-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 08/03/2026
GEMe6WinnerTomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)86 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
System voltage48 V2
Seats6162
Length167 in1156 in2
Width55.5 in155.6 in2
Height73 in177 in2
Curb weight1,481 lb11,895 lb2
Motor power6.5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)8.7 hp117 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar2
Display size7 in2
Warranty4 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty7 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
1 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 08/03/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/03/2026

◆ The verdict

GEM e6

It wins on the better range and power.

Winner

Why it won

range86 mi vs 80 mipower6.5 kW vs 5 kW
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

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 GEM e6 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better range and power.