ICON EV i60L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 3, 2026
ICON EV i60L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 i60L beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i60L'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 i60L lands about $13,071 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $17,047, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ICON EV i60L 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 i60L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
| ICON EVi60LWinner | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,999 – $13,295dealer price | $15,750dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†2 | 125 Ah✓†3 |
| Battery energy | — | 6 kWh†3 |
| System voltage | 51 V†2 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 4†3 |
| Length | 149 in†2 | 114 in†3 |
| Width | 53 in†2 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 82 in†2 | 76 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,541 lb†2 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc + electromagnetic parking brake†2 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | MacPherson-style independent front coil-over; solid rear axle coil-over + stabilizer bar†2 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†2 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†1 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~48 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 (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,751 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+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 i60L lands at about $13,071 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ICON EV i60Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.54/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 i60L or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- ICON EV i60L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the i60L 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 i60L lands at about $13,071 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.