Every Apollo Electric Scooter Explained (2026)

Apollo now makes everything from lightweight commuter scooters to full-on 50 mph flagship machines. If you have looked at their lineup recently and thought, “wait, what is the difference between all these?”, you are not alone. The good news: Apollo’s lineup actually makes a lot of sense once you break it down.

We have been reviewing Apollo scooters for the last 6 years here at RiderGuide, testing pretty much every major model they have released. We have range tested them, brake tested them, hill climbed them, commuted on them, and compared them against nearly every major scooter brand out there. We also got to check out Apollo’s newest scooters in person at CES this year, including the latest Apollo Go, Phantom lineup, and ecosystem updates. You can watch our CES coverage here.

One thing Apollo has consistently focused on over the years is overall ride feel. While some brands chase giant wattage numbers and crazy acceleration, Apollo has spent a lot of time refining suspension quality, lighting systems, stability, app features, ride comfort, and braking performance. In our opinion, one of the biggest things that separates Apollo scooters from the competition is their thumb-operated regenerative braking system. After years of testing scooters from nearly every major brand, Apollo’s regen tuning still stands out as one of the smoothest, strongest, and most confidence-inspiring setups in the industry. So let’s break down Apollo’s current lineup and figure out which scooter actually makes sense for your riding style and budget.

Apollo Dash: Best Lightweight Commuter

BEST FOR · Students, apartment living, short city commuting, and riders who need portability.

The Dash is the scooter for people who actually need to carry their scooter regularly. At under 40 pounds, it is much easier to bring upstairs, toss in a trunk, bring into work, or take on transit. Compared to most lightweight scooters, Apollo also gives the Dash larger tires, better lighting, better ride quality, and better weather resistance. This is not the fastest scooter in the lineup, but it is probably one of the easiest to actually live with day-to-day.

Apollo Go: Best Compact Performance Scooter

BEST FOR · Faster city riding, hills, and riders who want performance without a giant scooter.

Honestly, the Apollo Go might be one of the smartest scooters Apollo has ever made. Most dual-motor scooters are huge and heavy. The Go gives you faster acceleration, better hill climbing, and more fun riding dynamics without becoming a giant 80 to 100 pound monster. At around 46 pounds, it is still realistic to carry occasionally, which is rare for a scooter with dual motors. For a lot of riders, this might honestly be the sweet spot in Apollo’s lineup. You can see it in action in our video walkthrough.

Apollo City: Best Overall Apollo Scooter

BEST FOR · Daily commuting, mixed riding, and riders wanting comfort and performance.

The Apollo City is probably still the best-balanced scooter Apollo makes. It is fast enough to feel exciting, powerful enough for real hills, and comfortable enough for rough city streets without becoming absurdly large or heavy. This scooter sits right in the sweet spot between a commuter scooter and a performance scooter, and honestly, that is where most riders should probably be.

Compared to a lot of competitors, the City stands out for excellent ride stability, smooth throttle tuning, strong regenerative braking, great lighting, and comfortable suspension. This is the scooter we would recommend to the widest range of people. See it in our full video.

Apollo Explore 2: Best For Longer Commutes

BEST FOR · Longer rides, riders prioritizing range, and comfortable commuting.

The Explore lineup has always been one of Apollo’s more underrated scooters. Compared to the City, the Explore feels a little more commuter-focused and less aggressive. It is smoother, simpler, and designed more around comfortable transportation than sporty riding. The biggest advantage here is range-per-pound. At around 60 pounds, the Explore stays relatively manageable while still offering excellent claimed range. If your main goal is dependable commuting and longer rides, this is a really solid option.

Apollo Phantom 2.0: Best For Performance Riders

BEST FOR · Enthusiasts, fast riding, aggressive acceleration, and experienced riders.

The Phantom is where Apollo fully enters high-performance scooter territory. This thing is fast. Compared to the City, you get much more acceleration, a higher top speed, more aggressive suspension, and more power everywhere. But importantly, the Phantom still feels more refined and polished than many other high-performance scooters. It is one of the reasons the Phantom has remained so popular for years. That said, this is absolutely not a beginner scooter. Watch it run in our test video.

Apollo Phantom Stellar: Apollo’s Flagship Scooter

BEST FOR · Maximum comfort, luxury ride feel, high-speed stability, and enthusiast riders.

The Phantom Stellar feels like Apollo taking everything they have learned over the last six years and putting it into one giant flagship scooter. Unlike some hyperscooters that feel like they were designed entirely around giant motors and crazy acceleration numbers, the Stellar feels heavily focused on refinement: ride quality, stability, lighting, braking feel, and overall polish. It feels more like a premium EV product and less like a DIY race scooter with LEDs attached to it.

The tradeoff? At over 100 pounds, portability is basically gone. This is a serious enthusiast scooter. See it in our flagship video.

Apollo Comparison Chart

Speeds, ranges, and weights are manufacturer-claimed unless noted.

Which Apollo Scooter Should You Buy?

Here is the simple version:

After testing Apollo scooters for years, one thing is pretty clear: Apollo’s biggest strength is not just building fast scooters. It is building scooters that feel polished and easy to live with in the real world. And honestly, for most riders, that matters more than giant wattage numbers.

If you only buy one Apollo, make it the City. It is the model that does the most for the most riders.

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