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
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)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Honor LSVG1 2+2Winner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,500 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†2 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 117 in†5 | — |
| Width | 47 in†5 | — |
| Height | 79 in†5 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,402 lb†5 | — |
| Motor power | 9 kW✓†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2 | — |
| Suspension | Independent adjustable coil-over, front and rear†1 | — |
| Display size | 10 in✓†2 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†2 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty | 12 yr†2 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in†5 | — |
◆ The verdict
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)
Why it won
◆ 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
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
est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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.