Tago Palmetto vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tago Palmetto beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) on the better power.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) carries 5 years vs the Tago Palmetto's 2.
- Both the Tago Palmetto and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Tago Palmetto vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| TagoPalmettoWinner | TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $19,375MSRP | — |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†2 |
| Battery capacity | 120 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51.7 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | — | 6†2 |
| Length | 141.7 in†1 | 156 in†2 |
| Width | 52.8 in†1 | 55.6 in†2 |
| Height | — | 77 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,201 lb†1 | 1,895 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.1 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†2 |
| Suspension | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†3 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†3 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~50 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 wins on the better power.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Tago Palmettobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $334.87/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 Tago Palmetto or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
- Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better power.