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Sierra LSV AX3 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Ghosthawk beats the Sierra LSV AX3 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX3's 35 mi.
  • Both the Sierra LSV AX3 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Sierra LSV AX3 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

COMPARISON · SIERRA-LSV-AX3-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GHOSTHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
Sierra LSVAX3TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner
MSRP range—$29,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)35 mi†180 mi✓†3
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity125 Ah†1210 Ah✓†3
Battery energy—10 kWh†3
System voltage48 V†1—
Seats6✓†14†3
Length153 in†1—
Width49.5 in†152.5 in†3
Height81.5 in†182 in†3
Curb weight1,334 lb†11,355 lb†3
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†3
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†14-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3
Suspension—Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3
Display size—7 in†3
Warranty—5 yr†3
Battery warranty—5 yr†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†3
Range, normalized◆ computed~48 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: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 35 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Sierra LSV AX3base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX3— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GhosthawkMSRP (verified)$29,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,849.94
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$32,151

est. $515.40/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 Sierra LSV AX3 or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.