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Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), 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 SE E2+2 lands about $17,047 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2WinnerTomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$15,750$24,200
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†1
Range (low)40 mi†2—
Range (high)40 mi†340 mi†4
Battery typelead-acid†2lead-acid†4
System voltage48 V†248 V†4
Seats4†26✓†4
Length114 in†2150 in†4
Width55.6 in†255.6 in†4
Height76 in†281 in†4
Curb weight1,355 lb†21,620 lb†4
Motor power5 kW†25 kW†4
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†4
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†24-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†4
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†2Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4
Display size—7 in†4
Warranty5 yr†25 yr†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†4
†1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

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

Save $8,450 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$15,750 vs $24,200

◆ 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 SE E2+2 lands at about $17,047 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$15,750.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$995.00
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$17,047

est. $273.27/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 as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$24,200.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,502.00
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$26,004

est. $416.86/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 09/2026

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 SE E2+2 or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E-Merge SE E2+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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 lands at about $17,047 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.