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Solana EV XA 4P 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. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Solana EV XA 4P's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Solana EV XA 4P lands about $12,537 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Solana EV XA 4P vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · SOLANA-XA-4P-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Solana EVXA 4PTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
MSRP range$11,495 – $12,495$14,799
Top speed19 mph†125 mph✓†2
Range (low)—40 mi†3
Range (high)60 mi✓†440 mi†5
Battery typelithium†4lead-acid†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†4—
System voltage72 V†448 V†3
Seats4†44†3
Length115.8 in†4114 in†3
Width—55.6 in†3
Height78.7 in†476 in†3
Curb weight—1,355 lb†3
Motor power7.5 kW✓†45 kW†3
BrakesHydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†44-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3
SuspensionFront MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3
Display size10.1 in†4—
Warranty2 yr†65 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†4—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No†1Yes†2
Charge time6 hr†4—
Ground clearance5.1 in†4—
Turning radius15.4 ft†4—
Range, normalized◆ computed~60 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: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†6 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 2-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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Solana EV XA 4PMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,495 by trim$11,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$739.70
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$12,537

est. $200.97/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 (verified)$14,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$937.94
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$16,039

est. $257.11/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 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 Solana EV XA 4P or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the XA 4P 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 Solana EV XA 4P lands at about $12,537 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, 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.
Are both the XA 4P and the E-Merge SE E2+2 street legal?
The Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.