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Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better power and 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 (E6) beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Star EV Capella 2+2's 2.
  • Both the Star EV Capella 2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-CAPELLA-2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
Star EVCapella 2+2TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
Price range$9,995dealer price—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity80 Ah†1—
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†16✓†2
Length124 in†1156 in†2
Width48.6 in†155.6 in†2
Height79.3 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,233 lb†11,895 lb†2
Motor power4 kW†15 kW✓†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesFront disc, rear drum†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2
SuspensionIndependent front suspension†1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty2 yr†15 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr†3—
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†3—
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3—
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†3—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4.8 in†1—
Turning radius10.2 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~31 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: starev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better power and warranty.

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Capella 2+2Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Nov 5, 2026$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 11/2026

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 Star EV Capella 2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty.