Scoreboard
- Altrax 1000W: 3 round(s)
- Xplore 500W: 1 round(s)
- Ties: 1
Near R$ 4.5k, the Altrax A2 and the Xplore 500 W offer electric scooters with lead-acid batteries. The difference lies between the Altrax's power and the Xplore's buyer track record.
Specs side by side
| Altrax 1000W | Xplore 500W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Oct 16, 2026) | R$ 4,399 | R$ 4,639 |
| Motor | 1,000 W | 500 W |
| Battery | 48V 20Ah, lead-acid, removable | 4 batteries of 12V 12Ah in series (48V), lead-acid, non-removable |
| Advertised range | 60 km in the title; the spec sheet says "5 h" | "40 h" in the spec sheet, with no value in km |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Weight | 49 kg | 44 kg |
| Max load | 130 kg | 120 kg |
Data from the listings; it varies from seller to seller.
Round 1: Motor and battery
Winner: Altrax 1000W
The Altrax has a 1,000 W motor and a removable 48V 20Ah battery. The Xplore has 500 W and four 12V 12Ah batteries wired in series, which don't come out of the bike. Both are lead-acid, heavier and lose capacity over time.
Round 2: Price
Winner: Altrax 1000W
On Oct 16, 2026, the Altrax cost R$ 4,399 and the Xplore R$ 4,639. The Altrax costs R$ 240 less.
Round 3: Weight and load
Winner: Altrax 1000W
The Altrax weighs 49 kg and carries 130 kg. The Xplore weighs 44 kg and carries 120 kg.
Round 4: Reviews
Winner: Xplore 500W
The Xplore is rated 4.8 with 622 reviews. The Altrax has 1 review, so there is almost no usage history.
Round 5: Extras and assembly
Winner: Tie
Both come with a basket and lights, and the Altrax also has an alarm. Both require assembly, and the Xplore warns in its description that the pedal structure is not included.
Verdict
On the spec sheet, the Altrax delivers more for less. But with just 1 review, buying confidence is lower. The Xplore costs a bit more, has a smaller motor and a fixed battery, but has more than 600 buyers reviewing it.
Which to choose?
Altrax 1000W
Good for: riders who want more power and a removable battery and accept the risk of a model with little track record.
Read the review
Xplore 500W
Good for: riders who prefer the safety of a well-reviewed model and don't need so much power.
Read the review
Frequently asked questions
Which has the stronger motor?
The Altrax, at 1,000 W, against the Xplore's 500 W.
Is a lead-acid battery good?
It is cheaper, but heavy and loses capacity over time. Lithium ones last longer.
Which has more reviews?
The Xplore, with 622 reviews. The Altrax has 1.
