⚡ GOTRAX Apex Electric Scooter — Smooth, Practical City Performance
Built for everyday rides. Designed for effortless commuting.
The GOTRAX Apex Electric Scooter combines a rear-wheel-drive 250W motor, 36V 6.0Ah battery, 8.5-inch pneumatic tires, and a folding frame into a practical electric scooter for daily commuting and short-distance urban riding.
With a 15.5 MPH top speed, up to 15.5 miles of advertised range, rear-wheel drive, cruise control, LED lighting, and a compact folding design, the Apex is made for riders who want convenient electric transportation without stepping into a larger, heavier performance scooter.
🛴 Ride More. Carry Less.
The Apex is designed around the realities of everyday city riding.
Its rear-wheel 250W motor provides propulsion from the rear wheel, while the battery is positioned inside the deck for a more balanced ride. GOTRAX specifically highlights the rear motor's benefits for acceleration and hill climbing.
Why riders will appreciate it:
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⚡ 250W rear-wheel motor — smooth everyday acceleration
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🔋 36V 6.0Ah battery — approximately 216Wh of battery capacity
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🛣️ Up to 15.5 miles of range — suitable for short commutes and local trips
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🚀 15.5 MPH top speed — practical urban riding speed
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🛞 8.5-inch pneumatic tires — air-filled tires help absorb road vibration
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🎛️ Digital display — monitor speed and battery information
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💡 LED headlight + rear lighting — added visibility for lower-light rides
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📦 Folding frame — easier storage and transportation
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🔄 Cruise control — designed for steady-speed riding
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⚖️ 220 lb maximum payload — suitable for riders up to the rated capacity
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🔒 UL 2272 safety certification — certified to the UL 2272 standard according to GOTRAX
⭐ Key Features
⚡ 250W Rear-Wheel Motor
The Apex uses a single 250W rear-wheel motor. Rear-wheel drive helps deliver traction from the back of the scooter and is designed to improve acceleration and hill-climbing performance compared with the earlier front-driven configuration.
Motor output: 250W average
Drive: Single motor
Drive location: Rear wheel
Top speed: 15.5 MPH
GOTRAX does not publish a peak wattage or torque figure for this model, so no unsupported peak-power or torque number is claimed here.
🔋 36V 6.0Ah In-Deck Battery
The Apex uses a 36V 6.0Ah lithium battery, equivalent to approximately 216Wh.
The battery is positioned inside the deck, helping keep the scooter's weight distribution centered and contributing to a balanced riding feel.
Battery: 36V 6.0Ah
Approximate capacity: 216Wh
Advertised range: Up to 15.5 miles
Actual range varies with rider weight, speed, temperature, terrain, tire pressure, and riding conditions.
🛞 8.5-Inch Pneumatic Tires
The Apex uses 8.5-inch air-filled pneumatic tires designed to absorb vibration from typical city streets.
That means more compliance over ordinary bumps compared with completely solid wheels.
Tire size: 8.5 inches
Tire type: Pneumatic / air-filled
Recommended tire pressure: 50 PSI
🧲 Dual Braking System
The Apex uses a combination of electronic and mechanical braking.
Front: Electromagnetic/electronic brake
Rear: Mechanical disc brake
This setup gives the rider two braking systems working together rather than relying on a single mechanical brake.
💡 Integrated LED Lighting
The Apex includes lighting designed to improve visibility during lower-light riding.
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Front LED headlight
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Rear light / brake light
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Handlebar-mounted controls
GOTRAX specifically describes the headlight as providing visibility during early-morning and late-night rides.
📟 Digital LED Display
The integrated display provides important riding information at a glance, including:
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Current speed
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Battery level
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Mileage/distance information
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Lighting status
📦 Folding Frame
The Apex uses a folding mechanism designed to make storage and transportation easier.
Fold it when storing the scooter at home, placing it in a vehicle, or carrying it into a suitable storage area.
Frame: Folding design
Scooter weight: Approximately 31–32 lbs depending on source/model specification
📊 Full Technical Specifications
| Specification | GOTRAX Apex |
|---|---|
| Motor | 250W average |
| Motor configuration | Single motor |
| Motor position | Rear wheel |
| Peak motor power | Not published by GOTRAX |
| Torque | Not published by GOTRAX |
| Battery | 36V 6.0Ah |
| Battery capacity | Approx. 216Wh |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Maximum advertised range | Up to 15.5 miles |
| Top speed | 15.5 MPH |
| Speed modes | 2-speed |
| Tire size | 8.5 inches |
| Tire type | Pneumatic / air-filled |
| Suspension | No dedicated suspension system |
| Front brake | Electromagnetic / electronic |
| Rear brake | Mechanical disc brake |
| Drive system | Rear-wheel drive |
| Frame | Folding frame |
| Frame material | Aluminum construction |
| Payload capacity | 220 lbs / 100 kg |
| Approx. scooter weight | 31–32 lbs |
| Charger | DC 42V 1.5A |
| Charging time | Approximately 4 hours |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Display | LED digital display |
| Headlight | LED |
| Rear light | Yes |
| Kick-to-start | Yes |
| Waterproof/weather resistance | IP54 reported for the Apex |
| Recommended tire pressure | 50 PSI |
| Safety certification | UL 2272 |
| Recommended minimum age | 13+ |
| Dimensions | Approximately 44.1" × 18.5" × 43.5" |
| Charging input | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
Specification note: GOTRAX's current U.S. product page publishes 250W average motor output, 15.5 MPH top speed, up to 15.5-mile range, 8.5-inch tires and 220-lb payload. The battery, charger and charging-time figures come from the Apex manual; the detailed brake/IP54/frame information is corroborated by the Apex technical listing. Peak wattage and torque are not published, so they should not be represented as known specifications.
🏙️ Performance for Everyday Riding
⚡ 250W Motor
The 250W average rear-wheel motor is designed around practical urban transportation rather than extreme performance. It is suited to paved streets, neighborhood riding, commuting and relatively moderate inclines.
🔋 Up to 15.5-Mile Range
The Apex is advertised for up to 15.5 miles per charge. The manual lists approximately 15 miles, so real-world results should be expected to vary.
Range depends heavily on:
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Rider weight
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Riding speed
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Terrain
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Temperature
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Tire pressure
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Stop-and-go riding
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Battery condition
🚀 15.5 MPH Top Speed
The Apex reaches a maximum advertised speed of 15.5 MPH.
That makes it appropriate for controlled urban and recreational riding where local regulations permit electric scooters.
⛰️ Hill Climbing
The rear-wheel-drive layout is specifically designed to improve acceleration and hill-climbing ability. However, GOTRAX does not publish a motor torque figure or a guaranteed maximum hill grade for the current U.S. product page.
Hill performance therefore depends on rider weight, incline, surface, battery charge and riding conditions.
🌆 Best Terrain
The Apex is best suited to:
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Paved roads
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Bike paths where permitted
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Sidewalks where legally permitted
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Neighborhood streets
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Smooth hard surfaces
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Typical urban commuting
It is not designed as an off-road performance scooter.
🆚 How the Apex Compares
For a fair comparison, the following models are positioned in the same general commuter/entry-level scooter category.
| Specification | GOTRAX Apex | GOTRAX GXL V2 | GOTRAX XR Ultra |
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| Motor | 250W Avg | 250W Avg | 300W Avg |
| Motor configuration | Single | Single | Single |
| Top speed | 15.5 MPH | 15.5 MPH | 15.5 MPH |
| Advertised range | Up to 15.5 mi | Up to 12.5 mi | Up to 16 mi |
| Tire size | 8.5" | 8.5" | Not consistently published on current listing |
| Payload | 220 lbs | 264 lbs | 220 lbs |
| Rear-wheel motor | Yes | Not specified on current listing | Not specified on current listing |
| Battery | 36V 6.0Ah | Model-specific | Model-specific |
| Suspension | None | None | None |
| Folding design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | Headlight + rear light | Headlight + rear light | Headlight + rear light |
| Primary positioning | Everyday commuter | Lightweight commuter | Longer-range commuter |
The current GOTRAX catalog lists the GXL V2 at 250W average, 15.5 MPH and up to 12.5 miles, while the XR Ultra is listed at 300W average, 15.5 MPH and up to 16 miles. The Apex offers up to 15.5 miles, a 220-lb payload and rear-wheel-drive configuration.
Why choose the Apex?
The Apex sits in a useful middle ground: more advertised range than the GXL V2, while retaining a compact commuter-oriented design and a rear-wheel motor.
🔐 Built for Everyday Confidence
🛡️ UL 2272 Safety Certification
The Apex is listed by GOTRAX as UL 2272 certified, an important safety certification for personal e-mobility products.
🚚 Shipping
GOTRAX currently advertises free shipping, with an average shipping time of approximately 3–5 business days on its product information.
💬 Customer Support
GOTRAX lists customer service based in Dallas, Texas, available Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
🧰 Warranty
GOTRAX's current site states that adult eScooters and eBikes are covered for 2 years against manufacturer defects. The Apex product page itself also displays a 1-year warranty badge, so customers should confirm the applicable warranty terms for the exact purchased variant/order before checkout.
↩️ Returns
GOTRAX currently advertises a 31-day returns policy in its site-wide product information, while the Apex product page displays a 14-day returns badge. The applicable return terms should therefore be confirmed for the exact order.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does the GOTRAX Apex go?
The Apex has a maximum advertised speed of 15.5 MPH.
How far can the Apex travel?
GOTRAX advertises up to 15.5 miles of range. The manual describes approximately 15 miles per charge. Actual range varies according to rider weight, terrain, speed, temperature and other conditions.
How long does the Apex take to charge?
The 36V 6.0Ah battery takes approximately 4 hours to charge using the specified DC 42V 1.5A charger.
Does the Apex require assembly?
Yes. The scooter arrives partially assembled. The handlebars/console and associated components need to be installed using the included 4mm Allen wrench and screws.
What rider height is the Apex suitable for?
GOTRAX does not publish a specific rider-height range for the Apex. Fit depends on the rider's preferred handlebar position, stance and riding posture. The scooter should be used within its 220-lb / 100-kg maximum payload.
Can the Apex climb hills?
Yes. The rear-wheel motor configuration is designed to improve acceleration and hill-climbing performance. However, GOTRAX does not publish a guaranteed maximum grade or torque figure for the current U.S. Apex listing, so hill performance will vary with rider weight, incline and battery charge.
Is the Apex waterproof?
The Apex is not waterproof and should not be treated as suitable for heavy rain, standing water, pressure washing or water immersion. A third-party specification listing reports IP54, while the Apex manual warns against exposure to rain and the elements. Store the scooter indoors when not in use.
What is the maximum rider weight?
The maximum rated payload is 220 lbs / 100 kg. Do not exceed this limit.
What age is the Apex designed for?
The Apex manual states that the scooter should not be used by children under 13. Riders should also follow applicable local laws and safety requirements.
Does it require a driver's license?
Licensing, registration, helmet and road-use requirements vary by state, city and jurisdiction. Check your local laws before riding on public roads or paths.
📦 What's in the Box?
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🛴 GOTRAX Apex Electric Scooter
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🎛️ Console & handlebars
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🔌 Approved power adapter / charger
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🔧 4mm Allen wrench
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🔩 2 screws
The Apex arrives partially assembled and requires final assembly before riding.
🏁 Ready for the Everyday Ride?
The GOTRAX Apex Electric Scooter brings together a 250W rear-wheel motor, 36V 6.0Ah battery, up to 15.5 miles of range, 15.5 MPH top speed, 8.5-inch pneumatic tires, electronic + disc braking, LED lighting and a folding frame in one practical commuter package.
It's a straightforward choice for riders who want a compact electric scooter for everyday transportation, local errands and recreational city riding.
Choose your Apex configuration and make everyday travel simpler.
