Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. 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 Beachcomber beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber carries 5 years vs the Star EV Capella 2+2's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Star EV Capella 2+2 lands about $12,537 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $31,590, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Star EV Capella 2+2 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV Capella 2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Star EVCapella 2+2 | TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,495 | $29,470 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 80 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†2 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 124 in†1 | — |
| Width | 48.6 in†1 | — |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,233 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum†1 | — |
| Suspension | Independent front suspension†1 | — |
| Display size | — | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | 6.5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 10.2 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~31 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 Star EV Capella 2+2 lands at about $12,537 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $506.41/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 Star EV Capella 2+2 or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
- Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Capella 2+2 and Engage Beachcomber 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 lands at about $12,537 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, 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.