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Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 (E6) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) on the better range. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)'s 45 mi.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-LXR-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)Winner
MSRP range$20,995
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)45 mi280 mi1
Battery typelead-acid2lead-acid1
System voltage48 V248 V1
Seats4261
Length156 in1
Width55.6 in1
Height77 in1
Curb weight1,895 lb1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp217 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar1
Display size7 in27 in1
Warranty5 yr25 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2Yes1
1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 45 mi

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)MSRP (verified)$20,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,309.70
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$22,607

est. $362.40/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.