GEM e6 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
WinnerGEM e6
GEM e6 takes it. It wins on the better 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 power.
- 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 · Central Florida Edition
GEM e6 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
COMPARISON · GEM-E6-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| GEMe6Winner | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 43 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 163 Ah†3 | — |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†2 |
| Length | 167 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 55.5 in†1 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,481 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.5 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.7 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†2 |
| Brakes | Disk/Hydraulic drum†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front (5.6 in travel); independent trailing-arm rear (6 in travel)†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 4 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 7 yr†4 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 4 yr†4 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 7 years / 30,000 mi: 100% through month 48, then 75%, 50% and 25% of the pack cost†4 | — |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | 100% to yr 4 · 75% yr 4–5 · 50% yr 5–6 · 25% yr 6–7†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | 8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 18.3 ft†1 | — |
†1 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†3 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: gemcar.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 11/03/2026
◆ The verdict
GEM e6
It wins on the better power.
Why it won
power6.5 kW vs 5 kW
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 11/2026
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 power.