ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) 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 E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the ICON EV i40X on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40X's 3.
- Both the ICON EV i40X and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| ICON EVi40X | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $25,699 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lead-acid†1 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†2 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 6✓†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†1 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†2 | — |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†2 | — |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†2 | 7 in†1 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†3 | 5 yr✓†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†1 |
| 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
It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
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 ICON EV i40X or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.