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ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Tomberlin Engage LX (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 Engage LX (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 Engage LX (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40X's 3.
  • Both the ICON EV i40X and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ICON EV i40X vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · ICON-I40X-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
ICON EVi40XTomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$26,690
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)80 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh1
System voltage51 V2
Seats4261
Length150 in1
Width52.5 in1
Height81 in1
Curb weight1,421 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake24-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park1
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)2Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks1
Display size10.1 in27 in1
Warranty3 yr35 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes1
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: 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 Engage LX (E4+2)

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

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 Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
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$28,644

est. $459.17/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 i40X or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.