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Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) 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 (E6) beats the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 65 mi.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E6-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE (E6)WinnerVerdi MotorAspen S4
MSRP range$8,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)80 mi165 mi2
Battery typelead-acid1lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah2
System voltage48 V151.7 V2
Seats6142
Length156 in1118 in2
Width55.6 in153 in2
Height77 in180 in2
Curb weight1,895 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)14-wheel hydraulic disc2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar1Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs2
Display size7 in111 in2
Warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes3
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 07/30/20262 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6)

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

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.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4MSRP (verified)$8,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.70
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$9,357

est. $150.00/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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE (E6) takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.