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Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. V-Carts ECO 4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 beats the V-Carts ECO 4 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the V-Carts ECO 4's 35 mi.
  • 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 V-Carts ECO 4 about $10,210, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 and the V-Carts ECO 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. V-Carts ECO 4

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2-VS-VCARTS-ECO-4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2WinnerV-CartsECO 4
Price range$15,750dealer-quoted MSRP$9,300dealer price
Top speed25 mph✓†124 mph†2
Range (low)40 mi✓†325 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi✓†435 mi†2
Battery typelead-acid†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—108 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†3—
Seats4†34†2
Length114 in†3111 in†2
Width55.6 in†346 in†2
Height76 in†375 in†2
Curb weight1,355 lb†31,041 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†34-wheel disc†2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3Leaf spring†2
Display size—11 in†2
Warranty5 yr†35 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)—6 yr†5
Battery full-replacement coverage—4 yr†5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†6
Turning radius—9 ft†2
†1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†2 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†5 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†6 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

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

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 35 mi

◆ 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 V-Carts ECO 4 at about $10,210, 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.

V-Carts ECO 4base build · FL out-the-door

V-Carts ECO 4Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 8, 2026$9,300.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$608.00
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$10,210

est. $163.67/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 10/2026

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 V-Carts ECO 4 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E-Merge SE E2+2 and ECO 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 SE E2+2 lands at about $17,047 and the V-Carts ECO 4 at about $10,210, 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.