Tomberlin E-Merge SE 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. 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 SE E2+2 on the better price. 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 SE E2+2 lands about $17,047 and the V-Carts F-Series 4 about $11,376, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE 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 SE E2+2 vs. V-Carts F-Series 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | V-CartsF-Series 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $15,750dealer-quoted MSRP | $10,400dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†4 | — |
| Battery type | lead-acid†3 | lithium†2 |
| 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 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3 | Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†2 |
| Display size | — | 11 in†2 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†3 | 5 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 6 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 4 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†6 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $5,350 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE 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 SE E2+2 lands at about $17,047 and the V-Carts F-Series 4 at about $11,376, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $273.27/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 SE E2+2 or the V-Carts F-Series 4 better?
- V-Carts F-Series 4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E-Merge SE 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 SE E2+2 lands at about $17,047 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.