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Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)

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

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)'s 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands about $27,593 and the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) about $13,555, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK-VS-YAMAHA-CONCIERGE-4-EV
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)WinnerYamaha Golf CarDrive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)
MSRP range$25,699$12,455
Top speed19 mph1
Range (high)40 mi2
Battery typelead-acid2lead-acid1
System voltage48 V248 V1
Seats6241
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp26.7 hp1
BrakesSelf-adjusting mechanical rear-wheel drum brakes3
SuspensionTru-Trak II fully independent front strut; independent rear3
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr22 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2No1
1 SOURCE: yamahagolfcar.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: landingsgolfcarcenter.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: thevillagesgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $27,593 and the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) at about $13,555, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$25,699.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,591.94
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$27,593

est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)base build · FL out-the-door

Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric)MSRP (verified)$12,455.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$797.30
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$13,555

est. $217.28/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 Shadowhawk (E4+2) or the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $27,593 and the Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) at about $13,555, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.
Are both the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and the Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) street legal?
The Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Yamaha Golf Car Drive2 Concierge 4 (Electric) is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.