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Apollo Go Stellar vs Apollo Explore 2.0
The Apollo Explore 2.0 has the longer estimated range — 25.9 miles against 17 — because it carries 648 Wh to the Apollo Go Stellar’s 646. The Apollo Go Stellar is the lighter of the two at 55 lb, which puts it in the rolls only class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 17 mi | 25.9 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 38 mi (2.2x the estimate) | 37 mi (1.4x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 32 mph | 25 mph |
| Motor | Dual motor, 2,000 W (2,000 W peak) | Single motor, 800 W (1,650 W peak) |
| Battery | 646 Wh at 48 V | 648 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.54 Wh/$ | 0.81 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 12 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 55 lb — rolls only | 60 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 47% | 27% |
| Tires | 9.5" self-healing | 10" self-healing |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Rear drum with regenerative braking | Front drum with regenerative rear |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Charge time | 7.5 h | 8 h |
| Folded size | Folds | 50 x 26.6 x 22 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$1,199 | ~$799 |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Apollo Go Stellar: the case against
- A rear drum plus regeneration, with no disc at either end, is light braking for a 32 mph dual motor
- 9.5-inch wheels are small for 32 mph
- 7.5-hour charge
- At 55 lb it is a scooter you roll rather than carry
- No independent range test of this model yet, and Apollo's 38 miles is an Eco-mode figure
Apollo Explore 2.0: the case against
- Earlier frames produced documented handlebar-pin failures in motion, twice on the same owner
- Owners report brake discs needing realignment roughly weekly
- Front drum with rear regen is light for a 60-pound scooter
- Apollo stopped stocking parts for the previous generation, which is a warranty risk worth pricing in
- Eight-hour charge