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Sierra LSV AX3 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 (E6) beats the Sierra LSV AX3 on the better range.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX3's 35 mi.
  • Both the Sierra LSV AX3 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Sierra LSV AX3 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · SIERRA-LSV-AX3-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
Sierra LSVAX3TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†140 mi✓†2
Range (high)35 mi†180 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lead-acid†2
Battery capacity125 Ah†1—
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats6†16†2
Length153 in†1156 in†2
Width49.5 in†155.6 in†2
Height81.5 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,334 lb†11,895 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2
Suspension—Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty—5 yr†2
Battery warranty—5 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~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.

†1 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 35 mi
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 Sierra LSV AX3 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range.