Star EV J-Plus 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 5, 2026
Star EV J-Plus 4 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, 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.
Key takeaways
- The Star EV J-Plus 4 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Star EV J-Plus 4's 2.
- Both the Star EV J-Plus 4 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 J-Plus 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 11/05/2026
| Star EVJ-Plus 4Winner | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $13,350dealer-quoted MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19.5 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 31 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 31 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 47 in†1 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | 75 in†1 | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,279 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†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 | 10 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6.5 yr†3 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3.5 yr†3 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 6.5 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†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 15 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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, 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-Plus 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $232.49/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-Plus 4 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
- Star EV J-Plus 4 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.