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Teko EV Turbo (2+2) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026

WinnerTeko EV Turbo (2+2)

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Teko EV Turbo (2+2) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $27,593, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Teko EV Turbo (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

Teko EV Turbo (2+2) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · TEKO-TURBO-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Teko EVTurbo (2+2)WinnerTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
MSRP range$9,995 – $12,995$25,699
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)40 mi140 mi2
Battery typelithium3lead-acid2
Battery capacity105 Ah4
System voltage51.2 V348 V2
Seats4162
Motor power5 kW55 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake5
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes2
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 08/31/20263 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20265 SOURCE: inventory.freedomcustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Teko EV Turbo (2+2)

It wins on the better price. 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)

Winner

Why it won

price$9,995 vs $25,699

◆ 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $27,593, 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$25,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,591.94
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$27,593

est. $442.33/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 08/2026

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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Teko EV Turbo (2+2) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Turbo (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 Teko EV Turbo (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.