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ICON EV i60LX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 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 E2+2 beats the ICON EV i60LX on the better warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i60LX'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 i60LX lands about $14,975 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $17,047, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the ICON EV i60LX 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 i60LX vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · ICON-I60LX-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
ICON EVi60LXTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$13,795$15,750
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†3
Range (high)—40 mi†4
Battery typelithium†5lead-acid†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†5—
System voltage51 V†548 V†3
Seats6✓†54†3
Length147.4 in†6114 in†3
Width51.6 in†655.6 in†3
Height79.9 in†676 in†3
Curb weight1,431 lb†11,355 lb†3
Motor power5 kW†55 kW†3
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†54-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†5Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3
Display size10.1 in†5—
Warranty3 yr†75 yr✓†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†2
Ground clearance6.6 in†6—
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: hubs.ly · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†5 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/2026†6 SOURCE: img1.wsimg.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

It wins on the better warranty.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 i60LX lands at about $14,975 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

ICON EV i60LXbase build · FL out-the-door

ICON EV i60LXMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Sep 30, 2026$13,795.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$877.70
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$14,975

est. $240.05/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

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$15,750.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$995.00
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$17,047

est. $273.27/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 10/2026

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 i60LX or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty.
What do the i60LX 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 i60LX lands at about $14,975 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.