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

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 Sirius 2+2 on the better range and power.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Star EV Sirius 2+2's 2.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

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

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Star EVSirius 2+2TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
MSRP range$11,995 – $16,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi140 mi2
Range (high)60 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity80 Ah1
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4162
Length117 in1156 in2
Width47 in155.6 in2
Height79 in177 in2
Curb weight1,402 lb11,895 lb2
Motor power4 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar2
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Ground clearance5.8 in1
Turning radius10.5 ft1
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 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better range and power.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 60 mipower5 kW vs 4 kWwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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

Star EV Sirius 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,495 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). 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 07/2026

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 Sirius 2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and power.