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Apollo Explore 2020 Electric Scooter Review

in Electric Scooters
Founder & EV Reviewer
Apollo Explore electric scooter
7.8
Our Rating
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9
Speed
9
Acceleration & Hills
8
Range
7
Portability
8
Ride Quality
8
Build Quality
7
Safety
6
Features
8
Value

Our review score is based on thorough real-world testing and is always held up against comparable models.

How We Test
Key Specs

Values marked with '*' are based on our independent testing and may differ from those specified by the manufacturer.

Top Speed
32.3 MPH*
Range
29.3 miles*
Motor
1000 W
Battery
946.4 Wh
Tires
10"
Weight
52 lbs

Important Note (April 7, 2025): The Apollo Explore has been discontinued and is no longer sold new. The electric scooter market and Apollo's own lineup have significantly evolved since. For current recommendations, please see our guide to the best electric scooters.

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.

Apollo Explore front view

Performance Test Data

Here's the performance data I recorded during my tests:

Tested Top Speed vs. Battery Level

Battery LevelTop 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)
(Note: Performance drop-off was minimal until low battery levels.)

Tested Range vs. Average Speed

Average SpeedRange
25 mph21.2 miles
17.5 mph29.3 miles
12.5 mph31.4 miles
(Note: Real-world range always varies based on rider weight, terrain, and riding style.)

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

Top Speed31 mph (50 km/h)
Motor Power1000W (1400W peak)
Acceleration0-15 MPH in 3.5 secs (25 km/h)
Hill Grade20 degrees
Riding Modes3
BatteryDynabolt 52V 18.2Ah Li-on
Battery Capacity946.4Wh
Range37 miles (55-60 km)
FrameForged aluminum
Tires10-inch pneumatic rubber tires
Weight52 pounds (23 kg)
Folded Dimensions46 in x 7.7 in x 17 in
Upright Dimensions47 in x 13 in x 48 in
BrakesDisc brakes (front and rear)
SuspensionSpring front, hydraulic back
Water ResistanceIP54

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