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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: 1000W rear motor (1400W peak output)
Battery: 52V 18.2Ah (946.4Wh) Dynavolt lithium-ion battery pack.
Here's the performance data I recorded during my tests:
| 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) |
| Average Speed | Range |
|---|---|
| 25 mph | 21.2 miles |
| 17.5 mph | 29.3 miles |
| 12.5 mph | 31.4 miles |
I clocked 0-15 MPH (25 km/h) in 3.76 seconds.
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.
| Top Speed | 31 mph (50 km/h) |
| Motor Power | 1000W (1400W peak) |
| Acceleration | 0-15 MPH in 3.5 secs (25 km/h) |
| Hill Grade | 20 degrees |
| Riding Modes | 3 |
| Battery | Dynabolt 52V 18.2Ah Li-on |
| Battery Capacity | 946.4Wh |
| Range | 37 miles (55-60 km) |
| Frame | Forged aluminum |
| Tires | 10-inch pneumatic rubber tires |
| Weight | 52 pounds (23 kg) |
| Folded Dimensions | 46 in x 7.7 in x 17 in |
| Upright Dimensions | 47 in x 13 in x 48 in |
| Brakes | Disc brakes (front and rear) |
| Suspension | Spring front, hydraulic back |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
