Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) vs. V-Carts F-Series 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
V-Carts F-Series 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 V-Carts F-Series 4 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) on the better price and battery full replacement. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) lands about $18,902 and the V-Carts F-Series 4 about $11,376, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) and the V-Carts F-Series 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) vs. V-Carts F-Series 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2) | V-CartsF-Series 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $17,500dealer-quoted MSRP | $10,400dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 80 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 210 Ah†4 | — |
| Battery energy | 10 kWh†4 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | — |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 114 in†3 | 118.8 in†2 |
| Width | 55.6 in†3 | — |
| Height | 76 in†3 | 80.4 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,355 lb†3 | 1,290 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 17 hp†3 | — |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 | Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†2 |
| Display size | 7 in†3 | 11 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†3 | 5 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†6 | 6 yr✓†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3 yr†6 | 4 yr✓†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†7 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~80 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 battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $7,100 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) lands at about $18,902 and the V-Carts F-Series 4 at about $11,376, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $303.01/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
V-Carts F-Series 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $182.37/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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) or the V-Carts F-Series 4 better?
- V-Carts F-Series 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and battery full replacement. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E-Merge LXR (E2+2) and F-Series 4 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 Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) lands at about $18,902 and the V-Carts F-Series 4 at about $11,376, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.