ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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. 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 ICON EV i40X beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. 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.
- 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- 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 · Central Florida Edition
ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| ICON EVi40XWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $10,995 – $12,295dealer price | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†2 | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 51 V†4 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 114 in†5 | 150 in†3 |
| Width | 47.2 in†5 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 75.3 in†5 | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,829.8 lb†5 | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†4 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†4 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†4 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†6 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in†5 | — |
| 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 price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $13,205 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 ICON EV i40X lands at about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $416.86/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?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i40X 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 ICON EV i40X lands at about $12,007 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.