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Tago Zephyr vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 beats the Tago Zephyr on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Tago Zephyr's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tago Zephyr lands about $37,452 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $17,047, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tago Zephyr and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Tago Zephyr vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · TAGO-ZEPHYR-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
TagoZephyrTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
Price range$35,000MSRP$15,750dealer-quoted MSRP
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†3
Range (high)—40 mi†4
Battery typelithium†1lead-acid†3
System voltage51.7 V†148 V†3
Seats6✓†14†3
Length162 in†1114 in†3
Width52.8 in†155.6 in†3
Height—76 in†3
Curb weight1,410 lb†11,355 lb†3
Motor power6 kW✓†15 kW†3
Motor power (hp)8.1 hp†1—
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†14-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3
SuspensionIndependent (MacPherson Strut)†1Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3
Display size9 in†1—
Warranty2 yr†55 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)6 yr†5—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†6Yes†2
Ground clearance7.5 in†1—
Turning radius17.4 ft†1—
†1 SOURCE: tagoev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†5 SOURCE: tagoev.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

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

Save $19,250 vs the Tago Zephyr

Winner

Why it won

price$15,750 vs $35,000warranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tago Zephyr lands at about $37,452 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tago Zephyrbase build · FL out-the-door

Tago ZephyrMSRP (verified)$35,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$2,150.00
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$37,452

est. $600.37/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$15,750.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$995.00
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$17,047

est. $273.27/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 10/2026

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 Tago Zephyr or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Zephyr and E-Merge SE E2+2 cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tago Zephyr lands at about $37,452 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $17,047, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.