Apollo Explore 2.0 Commuter Electric Scooter

77th of 99 we've scored in Electric Scooters

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Apollo Explore 2.0 Commuter Electric Scooter

601-800 Wh
26-40 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load
21-28 mph

SVT Score, Lower

Usability5.1/10Social5.3/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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A single-motor commuter scooter with a 648 Wh battery, triple-spring suspension, 10-inch tubeless tires and cruise control, at 60 lb.

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SKU: APO-SCO-PC10-REG-BEX-01 Category: Electric Scooters Brand: Apollo

Usability

5.1 out of 10

Battery7648 Wh (48 V, 13.5 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder

Ride Hardware7front drum, front and rear spring suspension, 10-inch tubeless tires

Weight360 lb

Better on weightNIU KQi AirAt 26.2 lb it is lighter than the top of the commuter ladder. $809.10Scores 10.0

Features8lights, turn signals, app lock, display, IP66, cruise control

Fold: latch with a safety button and hook, not a one-step fold

Verification2UL 2272 claimed for Explore 2.0 (4131/PC10); no record in any directory searched

Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Better on verificationNIU KQi 300XUL certifies the KQi 300X to UL 2272 (certificate UL-US-2417017-0. $899Scores 8.0

Warranty & Support3one year on battery and motor (base listing)

Option: 2-year variant at $838.99

Better on warranty & supportSegway F3The store gives two years on the scooter. $849.99Scores 5.0

Motor

Peak: 1,650 W single motor, nominal not published, not scored

Strengths

Roomy deck sized for taller riders
Quick pull away from stops
Cruise control and app tuning included
Self-sealing tubeless tires
Spring suspension smooths rough streets

Drawbacks

Heavy to carry up stairs
Front drum brake feels weak
Nominal motor power not published
Only one year on battery and motor
Lower top speed than the first Explore

Verdict

A comfortable commuter for taller riders, but heavy to carry

Social score

5.3 out of 10

RedditBrand-level3 out of 10

r/ElectricScooters: a thread asking why the subreddit dislikes Apollo drew replies citing cracked stems and slow support, and one rider who returned a Go and a replacement (Apr 2026)

Google7 out of 10

Liked

strong motor
comfortable ride
app tuning

Complaints

one set of turn signals
no location tracking
speed dips at low charge

Read the full summary

ElectricScooterGuide (affiliate links; unit source not stated) reached 25 mph, 0-15 mph in 4.5 s and 21.6 mi on a hilly course with a 235 lb rider; it weighed 61 lb (Oct 2025)|Tom's Guide liked the range, motor and comfort; it faulted a single set of turn signals and no location tracking (Jul 2026)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the tester videos found repeat written reviews that count in the Google pool, and Apollo's own channel counts nowhere (October 2026).

AmazonProduct-line6 out of 10

Amazon listing 'Apollo Go/Explore' sold by Apollo Store, shared by the Go and Explore 2.0: 4.0 of 5 from 45 ratings, 65% five-star and 15% one-star (Oct 2026)

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Best Buy's Apollo Explore listing (model Explore 2025) shows 8 reviews, all carrying its Incentivized badge, and Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowe's and Dick's Sporting Goods do not list it (October 2026).

Trustpilot

Trustpilot shows 4.4 from 1,386 reviews, with 82% five-star and 9% one-star (October 2026).
The Trustpilot page is claimed, and Trustpilot notes no recent history of inviting reviews (October 2026).

Track record

BBB lists Apollo Imports Inc. as not rated and not accredited, with no complaint count shown (October 2026).
CPSC recalled the Apollo Phantom V1, V2 and 60V scooters in August 2023 for a stem bolt that can loosen.
CPSC recalled the Apollo City 2024 scooters in July 2025 for a stem weld that can crack.
Health Canada lists no Apollo scooter recall (searched October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: Apollo's own site, its YouTube channel and Facebook group, and the brand-run r/ApolloScooters subreddit.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassNot applicable
Battery601-800 Wh
MotorSingle motor
Top Speed21-28 mph
Claimed Range26-40 mi
Weight56-70 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesDrum
SuspensionFull
FoldingFolds
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty1 Year

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Not checked: Nominal motor power, not published

At a glance

Ground clearance 6 in
Charges in about 8 hours
Not shipped to New York

Company

Apollo Imports Inc. of Newark, Delaware sells Apollo scooters in the US through apolloscooters.co.
Apollo Scooters Inc. of Montreal, Canada owns the brand.

Where it sells

Apollo also sells its range, from folding commuter scooters to dual-motor performance machines, through an Apollo Scooters store on Amazon and through Best Buy.
Best Buy is the one major US retailer selling Apollo scooters as the seller, with the Apollo Go and Apollo Explore; Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowe's and Dick's Sporting Goods do not list Apollo scooters (October 2026).

Description

The Apollo Explore 2.0 is a folding single-motor commuter scooter with a 48 V, 13.5 Ah battery of 648 Wh built from 21700 cells and a rear hub motor Apollo lists at 1,650 W peak; no nominal rating is published.

It has a front drum brake with Power RBS regenerative braking, one front and two rear suspension springs and 10-inch PunctureGuard tubeless tires. It weighs 60 lb, measures 51 in high, 50 in long and 26.6 in wide, and is rated for a 265 lb rider. Apollo states 25 mph and up to 37 miles of range in Eco mode.

The box holds the scooter, a regular charger and the manual. The listing's 2-year warranty option sells for $838.99, and a City and Explore 2.0 fast charger is listed at $129.00 but shown unavailable. The manual gives the model reference 4131, PC10 Explore.