Apollo Explore 2.0 vs Gotrax GX3
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
Gotrax GX3 leads overall (60 vs 48/100). Apollo Explore 2.0 pulls ahead most on Tech (70 vs 10); Gotrax GX3 answers on Range (57 vs 28).
Apollo Explore 2.0 costs $850 less; the pricier Gotrax GX3 justifies it only if its edge on Range matters to you.
Apollo Explore 2.0 wins on
- •Tech: 70 vs 10
- •Portability: 46 vs 30
- •Build Quality: 61 vs 55
Gotrax GX3 wins on
- •Range: 57 vs 28
- •Comfort: 73 vs 46
- •Power & Speed: 78 vs 54
- •Safety: 78 vs 57
Choose the Apollo Explore 2.0 if tech matters most; choose the Gotrax GX3 if you prioritise range.
| Spec | Apollo Explore 2.0 | Gotrax GX3 |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 1.6 kW | 4.0 kW ✓ |
| Continuous Power | 1.4 kW | 2.0 kW ✓ |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40.2 km/h | 60 km/h ✓ |
| Max Incline | 25 ° | 25 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Dual |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✓ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 648 Wh | 1260 Wh ✓ |
| Amp Hours | 13.5 Ah | 25 Ah ✓ |
| Charge Time | 8 h | — |
| Claimed Range | 40.2 km | 64 km ✓ |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | — |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 27.2 kg ✓ | 39 kg |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | 136.1 kg ✓ |
| Deck Length | 55.9 cm ✓ | 50 cm |
| Deck Width | — | 20.1 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm ✓ | 14 cm |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" | 11" ✓ |
| 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. The Gotrax GX3 pulls ahead significantly with a higher overall score than the Apollo Explore 2.0. For riders who prioritise speed, the Gotrax GX3 is the clear choice.
Apollo Explore 2.0 vs Gotrax GX3 — Apollo Explore 2.0
The Gotrax GX3 scores higher overall (60 vs 48/100). The Gotrax GX3 leads on claimed range (64 km vs 40 km for the Apollo Explore 2.0). Check the spec table above for the full breakdown.
