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ICON EV i40FX vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better warranty. 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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the ICON EV i40FX on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40FX's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ICON EV i40FX lands about $13,491 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the ICON EV i40FX and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ICON EV i40FX vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

COMPARISON · ICON-I40FX-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GHOSTHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
ICON EVi40FXTomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner
MSRP range$12,395$29,999
Top speed25 mph1
Top speed as delivered19 mph2
Range (high)80 mi3
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2210 Ah3
Battery energy10 kWh3
System voltage51 V2
Seats4243
Length120 in1
Width51.2 in1
Height79.2 in1
Curb weight1,270 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
Motor power (hp)17 hp3
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent2
Display size10.1 in27 in3
Warranty3 yr45 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes3
Ground clearance6.7 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~80 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 ICON EV i40FX lands at about $13,491 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

ICON EV i40FXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i40FXMSRP (verified)$12,395.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$793.70
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$13,491

est. $216.26/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GhosthawkMSRP (verified)$29,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,849.94
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$32,151

est. $515.40/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 09/2026

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 ICON EV i40FX or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the i40FX and Engage Ghosthawk 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 ICON EV i40FX lands at about $13,491 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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.