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Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber 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 Engage Beachcomber beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) 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 (E6) and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-BEACHCOMBER
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner
MSRP range$29,470
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)80 mi180 mi2
Battery typelead-acid1lithium2
Battery capacity210 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage48 V1
Seats6142
Length156 in1
Width55.6 in1
Height77 in1
Curb weight1,895 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp117 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar1
Display size7 in17 in2
Warranty5 yr15 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 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

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 (E6)base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage BeachcomberMSRP (verified)$29,470.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,818.20
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$31,590

est. $506.41/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 (E6) or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber 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.