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Honor LSV G1 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026

WinnerHonor LSV G1 2+2

Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Honor LSV G1 2+2's 30 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Honor LSV G1 2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · HONOR-G1-2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Honor LSVG1 2+2WinnerTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
MSRP range$14,500$25,699
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)30 mi2
Range (high)40 mi3
Battery typelithium1lead-acid3
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage48 V3
Seats4463
Length117 in5
Width47 in5
Height79 in5
Curb weight1,402 lb5
Motor power9 kW25 kW3
Motor power (hp)17 hp3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc2
SuspensionIndependent adjustable coil-over, front and rear1
Display size10 in27 in3
Warranty3 yr25 yr3
Battery warranty12 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes3
Ground clearance5.8 in5
1 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20262 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20264 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20265 SOURCE: randrperformance.net · VERIFIED 07/18/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 2+2

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

Save $11,199 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$14,500 vs $25,699power9 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$25,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,591.94
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$27,593

est. $442.33/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 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 Honor LSV G1 2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Honor LSV G1 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the G1 2+2 and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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.