Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better value 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.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Tara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2 | TomberlinEngage LX (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $8,995 – $9,695 | $26,690 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 160 Ah†3 | — |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | — |
| Seats | 4†3 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 117.9 in†3 | 150 in†2 |
| Width | — | 52.5 in†2 |
| Height | 80 in†3 | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,421 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3 | Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks†2 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 4 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in†3 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~61 mi | ~80 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.
◆ The verdict
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it.
It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 Roadster 2+2 lands at about $9,887 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $459.17/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 Roadster 2+2 or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
- Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Roadster 2+2 and Engage LX (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 Roadster 2+2 lands at about $9,887 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.