Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) vs GOTRAX GX3 Off Road: Which Should You Buy? (2026)
The Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) and the GOTRAX GX3 Off Road land close enough on price and class to be genuine cross-shops — $2,799 against $1,699, and both sit in the performance class. Every figure below is the manufacturer's published claim or a value we compute from it; where a maker leaves a spec unpublished we show a dash rather than guess, and a blank is never counted against a scooter. One habit to carry into any range comparison is to halve the claim. The Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) claims 56 miles but realistically returns about 31–39; the GX3 Off Road's 60-mile claim works out to roughly 33–42. The sections that follow work through where each one leads, and the verdict above already names the pick for most buyers — the detail below is there to overturn it if your priorities differ.
Side by side
| Motor & speed | ||
| Top speed (claimed) | 53 mph✓ | 38 mph |
| Peak power | 7000 W | — |
| Nominal power | 6700 W✓ | 1000 W |
| Drive | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Max incline | 46.6% | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Claimed range | 56 mi | 60 mi✓ |
| Est. real-world range | 31–39 mi | 33–42 mi✓ |
| Battery | 1800 Wh✓ | 1350 Wh |
| Charge time | 10 h | — |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 107 lb | 94 lb✓ |
| Max load | 330 lb✓ | 300 lb |
| Suspension | dual | — |
| Brakes | Advanced Hydraulic 4-Piston brakes + Power RBS™ (regenerativ | — |
| Water resistance | IP66 | — |
| Tyres | 11" tubeless | — |
| Features | ||
| Score (within category) | 60/100✓ | 36/100 |
| Price | $2,799 | $1,699✓ |
A green ✓ marks the better figure on that row. “—” means the manufacturer does not publish it; a blank is never counted as a loss. Scores compare each model within its own category.
What the makers don't publish
Apollo publishes every specification we track for the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V). GOTRAX does not publish peak power, charge time, climbing grade, tyre size, tyre type, suspension, brake hardware, and water rating for the GOTRAX GX3 Off Road — 8 of the 15 specifications we track. We show a dash for each of those rather than estimate, and a missing figure is never counted against a scooter in our scoring — the component is dropped and the remaining weights renormalise. Those rows cannot be compared head to head, so treat this as a comparison of what is published rather than a complete picture. If one of the unpublished figures is the one your decision turns on, ask the seller in writing before you buy: a maker that measures a specification usually states it, and silence is a reasonable prompt to look harder.
Motor & speed
The Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) is the faster of the pair, 53 mph against 38 mph — a 15 mph gap that shows on open stretches but rarely in traffic, where junctions and shared paths set the pace regardless of what the scooter can do. At the Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V)'s speeds, braking matters more than the extra miles per hour: check the build section below, because stopping distance climbs faster than speed does. The Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) carries more motor on paper, and that surplus shows up in acceleration and on climbs rather than in a higher cruising speed — the place a stronger motor actually earns its keep is the hill you take twice a day. Read any top-speed figure as a maximum reached under ideal conditions; rider weight and gradient both pull it down in the real world, so treat these numbers as a ceiling rather than a cruising promise.
Battery & range
Battery capacity is the honest way to compare range, because watt-hours cannot be marketed around: the Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) holds 1800 Wh and the GX3 Off Road 1350 Wh. The Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V)'s 33% larger pack will out-last the other on the same route whatever the two brochures claim, and it is the single number to trust most in this section. Both claims deserve the usual discount. The Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V)'s 56-mile figure realistically works out to about 31–39 miles once you account for a normal rider at real speeds; the GX3 Off Road's 60 lands at roughly 33–42. Plan around the lower end of whichever band matters to you: if your daily round trip does not fit inside it with margin to spare, the range difference here is the deciding factor and you should pick the bigger battery. Whichever you choose, remember that both figures assume a fresh battery; a pack loses roughly 20–30% of its capacity after a couple of years of daily cycling, so a used example of either will fall short of these numbers.
Build & ride
Weight is where the daily reality lives: 107 lb against 94 lb, a 13 lb difference. If you carry the scooter up stairs or onto a train, the lighter GOTRAX GX3 Off Road is the one you will actually keep using — the difference between a scooter that gets ridden and one that gathers dust is often a single flight of steps. Only the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) has suspension at both ends, the single upgrade that most changes how a scooter feels on cracked city pavement; the other leans on its tyres to take the edge off, which works but not as well. Only the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) publishes a water rating (IP66). The other maker's silence is not proof of a bad seal, but a manufacturer that tests for water ingress usually states the result — so treat the gap as a reason for caution in the wet.
Price, score & value
The GOTRAX GX3 Off Road is the cheaper of the two, $1,699 against $2,799 — a $1,100 gap. Whether that gap is worth closing depends entirely on whether the pricier scooter's advantages above line up with your priorities. Within their category the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) scores higher (60/100 to 36/100). Remember that our scores are within-category judgements — this comparison is only meaningful because both sit in the same or an adjacent class. If value per dollar is your lens, use the cost-of-ownership calculator on this site: a slightly cheaper scooter with pneumatic tyres can cost more to run over a few years than a pricier one on solid tyres, and the sticker price alone hides that.
What the extra $1,100 buys
The Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) costs $1,100 more. That buys:
- nominal power: 6700 W vs 1000 W
- top speed: 53 mph vs 38 mph
- suspension: dual vs none
- battery capacity: 1800 Wh vs 1350 Wh
- water resistance: IP66 vs none published
- system voltage: 60 V vs 54 V
- max load: 330 lb vs 300 lb
- weight: 107 lb vs 94 lb
- claimed range: 60 mi vs 56 mi
It does not buy:
- drive (both Dual motor)
Where the Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) wins
The Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) carries more nominal power (6700 W vs 1000 W), is faster (53 mph vs 38 mph), has more suspension (dual vs none), carries the bigger battery (1800 Wh vs 1350 Wh), is better sealed against water (IP66 vs none published), runs a higher-voltage system (60 V vs 54 V), and takes a heavier load (330 lb vs 300 lb). That is a meaningful spread of advantages, not a single headline number.
Where the GX3 Off Road wins
The GOTRAX GX3 Off Road costs less ($1,699 vs $2,799), is lighter to carry (94 lb vs 107 lb), and claims more range (60 mi vs 56 mi). Together those make it the stronger sheet in several areas.
What these numbers actually govern
Here is what each of these measures controls in general — both the ones that separate these two and the ones they share. These describe the measure, not a claim about how either scooter rides, which we have not tested.
- nominal power
- Nominal power describes sustained output: it shows up in acceleration and in holding speed on a long climb rather than in a higher top speed.
- price
- Price is the one figure that is not a specification — it moves with stock and promotions, so treat any gap as current rather than permanent.
- top speed
- A top-speed figure is a ceiling reached under ideal conditions; rider weight and gradient both pull it down, so it describes headroom rather than a cruising promise.
- suspension
- Suspension at both ends changes how a scooter handles broken pavement more than any other single component; a single unit covers one end only, and none leaves the tyres to do the work.
- battery capacity
- Watt-hours are the single best predictor of range, because capacity is the one range input that cannot be marketed around.
- Drive (both Dual motor)identical on both
- A second motor adds traction and acceleration at the cost of weight and battery drain. Where both use the same arrangement, drive layout is not a separator.
Price & where to buy
Prices are snapshots from our tracker and can change. We may earn a commission on purchases made through these links — this never affects rankings.
Prices are snapshots from our tracker and can change. We may earn a commission on purchases made through these links — this never affects rankings.
Who should buy which
Buy the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) if you want more sustained power (6700 W vs 1000 W — a decisive 85% edge), or you want the faster ride (53 mph vs 38 mph — a clear 28% edge). Buy the GOTRAX GX3 Off Road if you want to spend less ($1,699 vs $2,799), or you carry it up stairs or onto transit (94 lb vs 107 lb — a modest 12% edge). Whichever you pick, 1 specification are identical across both — drive — so those rows cannot decide it. Within their category our score puts the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) at 60/100 against 36/100.
Bottom line: the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) is the safer default here — it carries more nominal power (6700 W vs 1000 W). The GOTRAX GX3 Off Road earns its place if less ($1,699 vs $2,799) matters more to you. Every figure here is the manufacturer's published claim or a value we compute from it, linked back to each maker's own specification so you can check it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) or the GOTRAX GX3 Off Road better overall?
Within their category, the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) scores 60/100 and the GOTRAX GX3 Off Road scores 36/100. Our scores compare models within their own category, and the two are close enough here that your priorities — carry weight, range, price — should decide it rather than the raw number.
Which one has better real-world range?
Estimated at 55–70% of the claim, the Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) works out to about 31–39 miles and the GX3 Off Road to about 33–42. The one with the larger battery (1800 Wh vs 1350 Wh) holds its distance better under load.
Which is cheaper to buy?
The GOTRAX GX3 Off Road is the cheaper of the two at $1,699 against $2,799. Prices are tracked snapshots and can change — check the current figure on each model's page before buying.
Which is easier to carry and store?
The GOTRAX GX3 Off Road is lighter at 94 lb versus 107 lb, so it is the better pick if you carry a scooter up stairs or onto transit. Both fold for storage; weight is the deciding factor here, not folded size.
Can I ride either one in the rain?
Only the Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) publishes a water-resistance rating (IP66); the other does not, which is a reason for caution if you ride in the wet.
Full specifications and sources: Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) · GOTRAX GX3 Off Road