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Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026

WinnerStar EV Sirius 4+2

Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Star EV Sirius 4+2 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Star EV Sirius 4+2 goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)'s 45 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) carries 5 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4+2's 2.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Star EVSirius 4+2WinnerTomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)
MSRP range$20,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)60 mi145 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats6142
Length140 in1
Width47 in1
Height79 in1
Curb weight1,550 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Ground clearance5.8 in1
Turning radius15 ft1
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.

1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4+2

It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 45 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Star EV Sirius 4+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)MSRP (verified)$20,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,309.70
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$22,607

est. $362.40/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 08/2026

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 4+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.