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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 14.2 — because it carries 648 Wh to the Apollo Go Stellar’s 540. The Apollo Go Stellar is the lighter of the two at 46 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 14.2 mi | 25.9 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 30 mi (2.1x the estimate) | 37 mi (1.4x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 19.8 mi | — |
| Top speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Motor | Dual motor, 700 W (1,500 W peak) | Single motor, 800 W (1,650 W peak) |
| Battery | 540 Wh at 36 V | 648 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.45 Wh/$ | 0.81 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 12 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 46 lb — curb lift | 60 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | — | 27% |
| Tires | 9" self-healing | 10" self-healing |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Rear drum with regenerative front | Front drum with regenerative rear |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Charge time | 7.5 h | 8 h |
| Folded size | 46.5 x 20.5 x 22.8 in | 50 x 26.6 x 22 in |
| Deck width | 6.3 in | — |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$1,199 | ~$799 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Apollo Go Stellar: the case against
- Rear drum with front regen — light braking for a 28 mph dual motor
- Nine-inch wheels are small for this speed
- 7.5-hour charge
- Apollo's support and repair record draws consistent owner criticism across models
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