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Honor LSV G1 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 18, 2026

WinnerHonor LSV G1 2+2

Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Honor LSV G1 2+2 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 on the better price and power.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Honor LSV G1 2+2's 30 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Honor LSV G1 2+2's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Honor LSV G1 2+2 lands about $15,722 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Honor LSV G1 2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Honor LSV G1 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · HONOR-G1-2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/18/2026
Honor LSVG1 2+2WinnerTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2
MSRP range$14,500$14,799
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)30 mi340 mi4
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid4
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage48 V4
Seats4544
Length117 in6114 in4
Width47 in655.6 in4
Height79 in676 in4
Curb weight1,402 lb61,355 lb4
Motor power9 kW35 kW4
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc34-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake4
SuspensionIndependent adjustable coil-over, front and rear1Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear4
Display size10 in3
Warranty3 yr35 yr4
Battery warranty12 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes7Yes2
Ground clearance5.8 in6
1 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20266 SOURCE: randrperformance.net · VERIFIED 07/18/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 2+2

It wins on the better price and power.

Save $299 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Winner

Why it won

price$14,500 vs $14,799power9 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 lands at about $15,722 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Honor LSV G1 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Honor LSV G1 2+2MSRP (verified)$14,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$920.00
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$15,722

est. $252.03/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP (verified)$14,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$937.94
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$16,039

est. $257.11/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
What do the G1 2+2 and E-Merge SE E2+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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 lands at about $15,722 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.