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Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S6

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 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 80 mi per charge vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S6's 65 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 $16,039 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S6

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2WinnerVerdi MotorAspen S6
MSRP range$14,799$11,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)80 mi165 mi2
Battery typelead-acid3lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah2
System voltage48 V351.7 V2
Seats4362
Length114 in3149 in2
Width55.6 in353 in2
Height76 in380 in2
Curb weight1,355 lb3
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake34-wheel hydraulic disc2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs2
Display size11 in2
Warranty5 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes4
Ground clearance7.8 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 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: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ 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

range80 mi vs 65 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 $16,039 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 at about $13,067, 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 (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.

Verdi Motor Aspen S6base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S6MSRP (verified)$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 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 Aspen S6 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 $16,039 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.