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Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber vs. Venom EV Stealth 4

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better warranty. 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 Engage Beachcomber beats the Venom EV Stealth 4 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber carries 5 years vs the Venom EV Stealth 4's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber lands about $31,590 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 about $13,601, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber and the Venom EV Stealth 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber vs. Venom EV Stealth 4

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-BEACHCOMBER-VS-VENOM-STEALTH-4
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinnerVenom EVStealth 4
MSRP range$29,470$12,499 – $13,995
Top speed25 mph1
Top speed as delivered19 mph1
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity210 Ah2105 Ah1
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage52 V1
Seats4241
Length129 in1
Width51 in1
Height77 in1
Motor power5 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesHydraulic four-wheel disc1
SuspensionFront dual-camber independent MacPherson; rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar1
Display size7 in210 in1
Warranty5 yr23 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2Yes4
Ground clearance6.3 in1
Range, normalized◆ computed~80 mi~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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: intermountaingolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

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

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 3-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 Engage Beachcomber lands at about $31,590 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 at about $13,601, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage BeachcomberMSRP (verified)$29,470.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,818.20
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$31,590

est. $506.41/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Venom EV Stealth 4base build · FL out-the-door

Venom EV Stealth 4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $13,995 by trim$12,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$799.94
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$13,601

est. $218.03/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 Engage Beachcomber or the Venom EV Stealth 4 better?
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Engage Beachcomber and Stealth 4 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 Engage Beachcomber lands at about $31,590 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 at about $13,601, 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.