Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 lands about $10,947 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Tara Electric VehiclesExplorer 2+2Winner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $9,995 | $25,699 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 160 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†3 |
| Length | 120.5 in†1 | 150 in†3 |
| Width | 55.5 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 83 in†1 | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,014 lb†1 | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front: double wishbone independent; Rear: leaf spring†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†4 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†3 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†3 |
| Charge time | 4 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~61 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 price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $15,704 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
Why it won
◆ 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Explorer 2+2 and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Tara Electric Vehicles Explorer 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.