Troxus Explorer Over vs Troxus Explorer Plus
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Troxus Explorer Over is 4.6 kg lighter than the Troxus Explorer Plus. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Troxus Explorer Over | Troxus Explorer Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 70 km | 69 km |
| Battery | 960 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 29.5 kg |
| Motor torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Price | $1,799 | $1,999 |
| 5-year cost | $2,401 | $2,551 |
Where each one wins
- Troxus Explorer Over is 4.6 kg lighter.
- Troxus Explorer Plus is 5 Nm more torque.
The Troxus Explorer Over leads on 1 of these, the Troxus Explorer Plus on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Troxus Explorer Over
Suits you if you want:
- 80 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 70 km estimated, which covers a 35 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Troxus Explorer Plus
Suits you if you want:
- 85 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 69 km estimated, which covers a 34 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the Troxus Explorer Over costs about 139 EUR less to own, once purchase, charging, servicing, a battery replacement where one is due, and resale are all counted.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Troxus Explorer Over covers about 51,200 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Troxus Explorer Plus, about 51,200 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Troxus Explorer Over | Troxus Explorer Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,799 | $1,999 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-438 | $-488 |
| Total | $2,401 | $2,551 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Troxus Explorer Over if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Troxus Explorer Plus if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
- Pick the Troxus Explorer Over if the five-year total is what you are optimising.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Troxus Explorer Over is the better buy, and the Troxus Explorer Plus needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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