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

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerTomberlin 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.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better range and warranty.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 2.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4 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 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
Star EVSirius 4TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
MSRP range$18,155—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19.5 mph†1—
Range (low)40 mi†140 mi†2
Range (high)60 mi†180 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lead-acid†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1—
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†16✓†2
Length123 in†1156 in†2
Width47 in†155.6 in†2
Height77 in†177 in†2
Curb weight1,430 lb†11,895 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty2 yr†15 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)6.5 yr†3—
Battery full-replacement coverage3.5 yr†3—
Battery warranty terms6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance5.8 in†1—
Turning radius15 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.

†1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

It wins on the better range and warranty.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 60 miwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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

Star EV Sirius 4MSRP (verified)$18,155.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,139.30
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$19,597

est. $314.14/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 09/2026

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