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Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) vs. V-Carts F-Series 4

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

WinnerV-Carts F-Series 4

V-Carts F-Series 4 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 V-Carts F-Series 4 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 value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) 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 (E6) vs. V-Carts F-Series 4

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6-VS-VCARTS-F4
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)V-CartsF-Series 4Winner
Price range—$10,400dealer price
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)40 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†1—
Battery typelead-acid†1lithium†2
System voltage48 V†1—
Seats6✓†14†2
Length156 in†1118.8 in†2
Width55.6 in†1—
Height77 in†180.4 in†2
Curb weight1,895 lb†11,290 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)17 hp†1—
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)†14-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†1Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†2
Display size7 in†111 in✓†2
Warranty5 yr†15 yr†3
Battery warranty (total term)—6 yr†3
Battery full-replacement coverage—4 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†4
†1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†2 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†3 SOURCE: vcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/08/2026†4 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/08/2026

◆ The verdict

V-Carts F-Series 4

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 (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.

V-Carts F-Series 4base build · FL out-the-door

V-Carts F-Series 4Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 8, 2026$10,400.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$674.00
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$11,376

est. $182.37/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 (E6) or the V-Carts F-Series 4 better?
V-Carts F-Series 4 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.