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Teko EV Turbo (2+2) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 17, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Teko EV Turbo (2+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Teko EV Turbo (2+2)'s 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) lands about $10,947 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Teko EV Turbo (2+2) and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · TEKO-TURBO-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Teko EVTurbo (2+2)TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
MSRP range$9,995 – $12,995$14,799
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)40 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium4lead-acid3
Battery capacity105 Ah5
System voltage51.2 V448 V3
Seats4143
Length114 in3
Width55.6 in3
Height76 in3
Curb weight1,355 lb3
Motor power5 kW65 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake64-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3
Warranty2 yr15 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes7Yes2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20266 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

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

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 40 miwarranty5-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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) lands at about $10,947 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/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 (verified)$14,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$937.94
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$16,039

est. $257.11/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 07/2026

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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Turbo (2+2) 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) lands at about $10,947 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, 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.