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Tested performance
- Top speed
- 32.3 mph
- Range
- Range priority
- 31.4 mi
- Regular
- 29.3 mi
- Speed priority
- 21.2 mi
- Acceleration
- 0–15 mph
- 3.76 sec
The Apollo Explore was one of Apollo Scooter’s initial flagship models in 2020. It was based on a generic OEM design from manufacturer Titan Group under the name Unicool T10 (also branded as Zero 10). Apollo added their own customizations, like using Dynavolt battery cells. I tested the scooter extensively (over 300 kilometers) back in 2020.
Motor & Battery
Motor: 1000W rear motor (1400W peak output)
Battery: 52V 18.2Ah (946.4Wh) Dynavolt lithium-ion battery pack.
Performance Test Data
Here’s the performance data I recorded during my tests:
Tested Top Speed vs. Battery Level
| Battery Level | Top Speed |
|---|---|
| 100% | 32.3 mph (52 km/h) |
| 75% | 29.2 mph (47 km/h) |
| 50% | 26.1 mph (42 km/h) |
| 30% | 25.5 mph (41 km/h) |
| 20% | 24.2 mph (39 km/h) |
Tested Range vs. Average Speed
| Average Speed | Range |
|---|---|
| 25 mph | 21.2 miles |
| 17.5 mph | 29.3 miles |
| 12.5 mph | 31.4 miles |
Acceleration Test
I clocked 0-15 MPH (25 km/h) in 3.76 seconds.
Conclusion
The Apollo Explore delivered strong performance and range when it was released. However, this model is long discontinued.
While the above test data may be of interest, I don’t recommend buying the Apollo Explore second-hand today. The primary concerns are battery degradation due to age (reducing range and performance) and difficulty in finding spare parts. The design is rare, dated, and hard to service as most parts aren’t in production anymore. There’s also no manufacturer support or warranty available for this model.
Today’s market offers many scooters with better technology, including integrated apps, superior suspension, more refined brakes, and improved overall design. Apollo now designs its scooters entirely in-house (like the Go, City, and Phantom series), which are vastly different from the old Explore.
Full specifications
Motor Performance
| Top Speed (Tested) | 32.3 mph |
| Top Speed (Claimed) | 31 mph |
| Motor Power | 1000 W |
| Peak Power | 1600 W |
| Voltage | 52 V |
| Motor Config | Rear |
| 0-15 mph | 3.8 s |
Range & Battery
| Range (Fast) | 21.2 mi |
| Range (Tested) | 29.3 mi |
| Range (Slow) | 31.4 mi |
| Range (Claimed) | 34 mi |
| Battery Capacity | 946.4 Wh |
| Voltage | 52 V |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Ride Quality
| Suspension | Front spring, Rear spring |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Front Tire Size | 10 " |
| Rear Tire Size | 10 " |
| Deck Length | 20 " |
| Deck Width | 9 " |
| Ground Clearance | 5 " |
| Handlebar Height (min) | 27.5 " |
| Handlebar Height (max) | 39 " |
| Terrain Type | Street |
Portability & Fit
| Weight | 52 lbs |
| Max Rider Weight | 265 lbs |
| Folded Length | 10 " |
| Folded Width | 46 " |
| Folded Height | 17 " |
| Fold Mechanism | Stem |
| mph/lb | 0.62 |
| Wh/lb | 18.2 |
| mi/lb | 0.56 |
Safety
| Front Brake | Disc (Mechanical) |
| Rear Brake | Disc (Mechanical) |
| Lights | Both |
Features
| Display | Unknown |
| Kickstand | Yes |
Maintenance
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
