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Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Engage GTZ on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2WinnerTomberlinEngage GTZ
MSRP range$14,799
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)80 mi180 mi2
Battery typelead-acid3lithium2
Battery capacity210 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage48 V3
Seats4342
Length114 in3
Width55.6 in3
Height76 in3
Curb weight1,355 lb3
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr35 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes2
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.

1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

Tomberlin Engage GTZbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin Engage GTZ— 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 SE E2+2 or the Tomberlin Engage GTZ better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.