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Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

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Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Star EVSirius 4+2TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi140 mi2
Range (high)60 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats6162
Length140 in1156 in2
Width47 in155.6 in2
Height79 in177 in2
Curb weight1,550 lb11,895 lb2
Motor power5 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 radius15 ft1
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.

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) takes it.

It wins on the better range and warranty.

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 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.