Star EV J Model 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 Star EV J Model 2+2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Star EV J Model 2+2's 34 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Star EV J Model 2+2's 2.
- Both the Star EV J Model 2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV J Model 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Star EVJ Model 2+2 | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $14,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 34 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 34 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 105 in†1 | 114 in†3 |
| Width | 47 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 75 in†1 | 76 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,080 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†3 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum with foot parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | McPherson coil spring†1 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3 |
| Display size | 7 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty | 6.5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 10.2 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 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 range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Star EV J Model 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
No sourced base price for the Star EV J Model 2+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $257.11/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 J Model 2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.