Star EV J Model 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV J Model 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Star EVJ Model 4+2 | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $14,495 | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 31 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 31 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 6†1 | 6†2 |
| Length | 134 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 47 in†1 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 75 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,345 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | McPherson coil spring†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 7 in†1 | 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 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 15 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | — |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it.
It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Star EV J Model 4+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $251.95/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
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 4+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.