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ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) beats the ICON EV i40X on the better warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40X's 3.
  • Both the ICON EV i40X and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · ICON-I40X-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
ICON EVi40XTomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)80 mi1
Battery typelithium2lead-acid1
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage51 V248 V1
Seats4261
Length156 in1
Width55.6 in1
Height77 in1
Curb weight1,895 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake24-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)2Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar1
Display size10.1 in27 in1
Warranty3 yr35 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes1
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.

1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better warranty.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 3-yr
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 i40X or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better warranty.