Apollo Explore 2.0 vs Gotrax GX1
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
Apollo Explore 2.0 leads overall (48 vs 44/100). Apollo Explore 2.0 pulls ahead most on Tech (70 vs 10); Gotrax GX1 answers on Safety (78 vs 57).
Apollo Explore 2.0 is $150 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
Apollo Explore 2.0 wins on
- •Tech: 70 vs 10
- •Portability: 46 vs 36
- •Build Quality: 61 vs 55
Gotrax GX1 wins on
- •Safety: 78 vs 57
- •Power & Speed: 57 vs 54
- •Range: 29 vs 28
Choose the Apollo Explore 2.0 if tech matters most; choose the Gotrax GX1 if you prioritise safety.
| Spec | Apollo Explore 2.0 | Gotrax GX1 |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 1.6 kW ✓ | 1.5 kW |
| Continuous Power | 1.4 kW ✓ | 1.2 kW |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40.2 km/h | 48.3 km/h ✓ |
| Max Incline | 25 ° ✓ | 20 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Dual |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✓ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 648 Wh | 720 Wh ✓ |
| Amp Hours | 13.5 Ah | 15 Ah ✓ |
| Charge Time | 8 h | 5 h ✓ |
| Claimed Range | 40.2 km | 40.2 km |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 27.2 kg ✓ | 34.5 kg |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | 136.1 kg ✓ |
| Deck Length | 55.9 cm | — |
| Deck Width | — | — |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" | 10" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Drum | Disc |
| Rear Brake | None | Disc |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | ✓ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | IP66 | IP54 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | ✓ | ✗ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: tech — the Apollo Explore 2.0 leads by 60 points. Both scooters score closely overall, making this a genuine toss-up on raw performance. For portability and easy carrying, the Apollo Explore 2.0 is the better pick.
Apollo Explore 2.0 vs Gotrax GX1 — Apollo Explore 2.0
The Apollo Explore 2.0 scores higher overall (48 vs 44/100). The Gotrax GX1 reaches 48 km/h top speed. Apollo Explore 2.0 is $150 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
