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Apollo Go scooter vs Gotrax GX0

The Apollo Go scooter scores 5.8 and ranks 38th of 99 in Electric Scooters; the Gotrax GX0 scores 5.6 and ranks 47th of 99 in Electric Scooters. The Go scooter leads on weight, the GX0 on verification.

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Apollo Go Dual-Motor Electric Scooter

Apollo Go scooter

$749 · 38th of 99 in Electric Scooters

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  • Weight — 9 against 7
  • Features — 8 against 7
5.8
vs
5.6
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Gotrax GX Zero Dual Motor Electric Scooter

Gotrax GX0

$799 · 47th of 99 in Electric Scooters

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  • Verification — 6 against 2
  • Ride Hardware — 8 against 6

Across everything we scored, Apollo Go scooter sits 0.15 ahead — led by weight.

Verdict

Go scooter ahead · +0.15 (5.8 vs 5.6)

Pick the Apollo Go scooter when

Weight matters9vs7

Features matters8vs7

Pick the Gotrax GX0 when

Verification matters6vs2UL 2272 listed only on the GX0

Warranty & support matters5vs3

Ride hardware matters8vs6

Scored 20 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score

Usability Apollo Go scooter and Gotrax GX0, scored 0 to 10

  • VerificationApollo Go scooter: 2Gotrax GX0: 6 (higher)

    only the Apollo Go scooter: Claimed only; only the Gotrax GX0: UL 2272 listed.

    Apollo Go scooter

    • UL 2272 claimed for Apollo Go (3152/A9); no record in any directory searched
    • Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

    Gotrax GX0

    • UL Product iQ FKIS.E497683 (OEM Zhejiang Taotao) lists GX0 / ARES under UL 2272
    • Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
    • Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, GT14, ARES, GX0, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD
  • Ride HardwareApollo Go scooter: 6Gotrax GX0: 8 (higher)

    Apollo Go scooter

    • rear drum, front spring and rear rubber suspension, 9-inch tubeless tires
    • Tires: PunctureGuard self-sealing gel

    Gotrax GX0

    • discs front and rear, front and rear suspension, 10-inch tubeless
  • WeightApollo Go scooter: 9 (higher)Gotrax GX0: 7

    Apollo Go scooter

    • 49 lb

    Gotrax GX0

    • 66 lb
  • FeaturesApollo Go scooter: 8 (higher)Gotrax GX0: 7

    Apollo Go scooter

    • lights, turn signals, app lock, display, IP66, cruise control
    • Fold: latch with a safety button, not a one-step fold

    Gotrax GX0

    • one-step fold, lights, display, cruise control, removable battery
  • Warranty & SupportApollo Go scooter: 3Gotrax GX0: 5 (higher)

    Apollo Go scooter: 1 Year · Gotrax GX0: 2 Years.

    Apollo Go scooter

    • one year on battery and motor (base listing)
    • Option: 2-year variant at $838.99

    Gotrax GX0

    • two years on battery and rear motor (price paid $499 or more)

Same score

  • BatteryApollo Go scooter: 1Gotrax GX0: 1

    Apollo Go scooter

    • 540 Wh (36 V, 15 Ah), below the performance ladder's start

    Gotrax GX0

    • 576 Wh (36 V, 16 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
    • Port: USB-C output on the pack

Scored for one only

  • MotorApollo Go scooter: not scoredGotrax GX0: 2

    Apollo Go scooter

    • Peak: 750 W per motor, two motors, nominal not published, not scored

    Gotrax GX0

    • 1,000 W total nominal (two 500 W hubs)

Not scored for either

  • ValueApollo Go scooter: not scoredGotrax GX0: not scored

Social score about the Apollo Go scooter and the Gotrax GX0

  • RedditApollo Go scooter: 6 (higher)Gotrax GX0: 4

    The Apollo Go scooter reading covers its product line.

    Apollo Go scooter

    Read the full summary
    • r/ElectricScooters: an owner reported stem wobble from the first ride on a Go after three weeks (Aug 2025)
    • Another rider calls the Go the best commuting scooter he owns for its easy fold (Apr 2026)

    Gotrax GX0

    Complaints

    • front motor error
    • stem connection fault
    Read the full summary
    • Product. r/ElectricScooters: one owner's GX Zero threw an E4 front-motor error (Aug 2025); another had to hold the stem forward to keep it running (May 2025)
  • GoogleApollo Go scooter: 8Gotrax GX0: 8

    The Apollo Go scooter reading covers its product line.

    Apollo Go scooter

    Read the full summary
    • Product-line.
    • ERideHero (affiliate links; unit source not stated) tested a 46 lb Go: 26.7 mph, 19.8 mi in regular riding with a 175 lb rider, 12 mph held on a 17% hill (Feb 2026)|ERideHero rated it 8.9 of 10; speed fell to about 23 mph at 20% charge (Feb 2026)

    Gotrax GX0

    Liked

    • speed
    • ride quality
    • value

    Complaints

    • weight
    Read the full summary
    • Product.
    • RiderGuide (affiliate links, unit source not stated): 28.2 mph, 19.1 mi range at full power, 66.4 lb; rated very highly for speed, ride quality and value (Aug 2024)
  • YouTubeApollo Go scooter: not scoredGotrax GX0: 6

    No usable source for the Apollo Go scooter; the Gotrax GX0 reading covers the whole brand.

    Apollo Go scooter

    Nothing recorded.

    Gotrax GX0

    Read the full summary
    • Brand-level.
    • Cars Made Simple (unit sent by Gotrax, stated) found the GX1 a good first dual-motor scooter with about 20 miles of real range (Nov 2024)|Brand-level.
    • The Thoughtful Woodworker (Amazon affiliate links) found the A7 seated scooter quick and comfortable (Jul 2025)
  • AmazonApollo Go scooter: 6Gotrax GX0: 6

    The Apollo Go scooter reading covers its product line; the Gotrax GX0 reading covers the whole brand.

    Apollo Go scooter

    Read the full summary
    • Product-line.
    • Amazon listing 'Apollo Go/Explore' sold by Apollo Store, shared by the Go and Explore 2.0: 4.0 of 5 from 45 ratings, 65% five-star and 15% one-star (Oct 2026)

    Gotrax GX0

    Read the full summary
    • Brand-level.
    • Gotrax scooter listings on Amazon: GXL V2 4.3 from 3.4K ratings, Eclipse Ultra 4.2 from 1,904 with 13% one-star, A5 seated 4.5 from 663 (Oct 2026)

Apollo Go scooter vs Gotrax GX0: pros and cons

Apollo Go scooter

Overall score 5.8

Strengths

  • Light to carry for a dual-motor scooter
  • Strong pull on steep hills
  • Turn signals and bright stem light built in
  • Cruise control and app tuning included
  • Suspension front and rear smooths rough streets

Drawbacks

  • Small battery for a performance scooter
  • Nominal motor power not published
  • Only a rear drum as the mechanical brake
  • Small tires feel firm on broken pavement
  • Top speed drops as the battery runs down
  • Only one year on battery and motor

Gotrax GX0

Overall score 5.6

Strengths

  • Suspension at both wheels
  • Tubeless tires resist flats
  • Strong dual-motor pull on hills
  • Light for a dual-motor scooter
  • Battery lifts out to charge indoors

Drawbacks

  • Not water resistant per its manual
  • Owners report motor error codes
  • No turn signals
  • Tested range below the claim
  • Small battery for a performance scooter

Apollo Go scooter vs Gotrax GX0: the numbers

Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.

5.8
Overall
Usability4.9
Social6.7

38th of 99 in Scooters

5.6
Overall
Usability5.2
Social6.0

47th of 99 in Scooters

  • Weight
    Apollo41-55 lb
    Gotrax56-70 lb
  • Brakes
    ApolloDrum
    GotraxMechanical disc
  • Safety listings
    ApolloClaimed only
    Gotrax MoreUL 2272 listed
  • Warranty
    Apollo1 Year
    Gotrax More2 Years

Same on both

  • PerformanceType
  • Not listedE-bike class
  • 401-600 WhBattery
  • Dual motorMotor
  • 21-28 mphTop speed (claimed)
  • 26-40 miRange (claimed)
  • 251-300 lbMax rider load
  • FullSuspension
  • FoldsFolding

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Apollo Go scooter vs Gotrax GX0: common questions

Is the Apollo Go scooter better than the Gotrax GX0?

On our scores, the Apollo Go scooter is ahead, 5.8 against 5.6. The Apollo Go scooter leads on weight (9 against 7) and features (8 against 7). The Gotrax GX0 leads on verification (6 against 2), ride hardware (8 against 6) and warranty & support (5 against 3).

Which is cheaper, the Apollo Go scooter or the Gotrax GX0?

The Apollo Go scooter, at $749 against $799: $50 less.

Which has more safety listings, the Apollo Go scooter or the Gotrax GX0?

The Gotrax GX0. The Apollo Go scooter lists none; the Gotrax GX0 lists UL 2272 listed.

Which has the longer warranty, the Apollo Go scooter or the Gotrax GX0?

The Gotrax GX0: 2 Years, against 1 Year.

What do owners say about the Apollo Go scooter and the Gotrax GX0?

Across 3 independent sources scored for both, the Apollo Go scooter is ahead on Reddit; Google and Amazon are level.

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Scores calculated 20 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them ·  · How we score

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