The Golf Cart Showdown

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

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better power. 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.

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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)Venom 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, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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) takes it.

It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

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 wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.