ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026
ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The ICON EV i40X beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 on the better price.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40X'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 i40X lands about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $17,047, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i40X and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| ICON EVi40XWinner | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $10,995 – $12,295dealer price | $15,750dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†3 | 40 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†5 | lead-acid†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†5 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†5 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 4†2 |
| Length | 114 in†6 | 114 in†2 |
| Width | 47.2 in†6 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 75.3 in†6 | 76 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,829.8 lb†6 | 1,355 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†5 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†5 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†5 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†5 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†7 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†1 |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in†6 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 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.
◆ The verdict
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 ICON EV i40X lands at about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/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
est. $273.27/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 ICON EV i40X or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the i40X 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 ICON EV i40X lands at about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.