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Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) 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 (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) 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 (E6) 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 (E6) 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 (E6) vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)WinnerVenom EVStrike 6 Seater
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)80 mi1
Battery typelead-acid1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage48 V152 V2
Seats6162
Length156 in1144 in2
Width55.6 in151 in2
Height77 in181 in2
Curb weight1,895 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar1Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar2
Display size7 in110 in2
Warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes3
Ground clearance6.3 in2
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 07/30/20262 SOURCE: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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
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 (E6) or the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) 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.