Rogue Carts R6L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R6L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Rogue Carts R6L beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R6L lands about $15,717 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R6L and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R6L vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR6LWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,495 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†4 |
| Length | 151 in†1 | 150 in†4 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 82.7 in†1 | 81 in†4 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,620 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 15.4 ft†3 | — |
| 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 (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $11,204 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 Rogue Carts R6L lands at about $15,717 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R6Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $251.95/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. $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 Rogue Carts R6L or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Rogue Carts R6L takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the R6L 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 Rogue Carts R6L lands at about $15,717 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.