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Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 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. 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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2WinnerVenom EVStrike 6 Seater
MSRP range$14,799
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)80 mi1
Battery typelead-acid2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V252 V3
Seats4263
Length114 in2144 in3
Width55.6 in251 in3
Height76 in281 in3
Curb weight1,355 lb2
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake2Hydraulic 4-wheel disc3
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear2Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar3
Display size10 in3
Warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes4
Ground clearance6.3 in3
Range, normalized◆ computed~44 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 07/14/20263 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ 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. value), 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.

Venom EV Strike 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater— 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 07/2026

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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater 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. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.