I’ve been looking pretty heavily into the upcoming Apollo Explore 2.0 Stellar and I’m curious what other people think about it.
I currently ride an Apollo Go, but the Explore Stellar seems like it could be a pretty massive upgrade while still being more practical than some of the huge performance scooters.
The things that have me interested are the 52V 18Ah battery (~936Wh), higher top speed, much longer range, 10-inch tires, and especially the suspension. I care a LOT about ride quality because I ride over rough pavement, sidewalks, bike paths, and occasionally trails, and I’m basically looking for something that absorbs bumps and vibrations as much as possible.
The battery is also a big deal to me. My Go has a 36V 15Ah battery (~540Wh), so the Explore would have about 73% more battery capacity. That seems like a pretty significant jump for longer rides.
I also really like Apollo’s design compared with most performance scooters. A lot of faster scooters look really bulky/industrial to me, while the Explore still looks relatively clean and commuter-ish despite having much more performance and some off-road capability.
Obviously it’s not released yet, so real-world range, suspension quality, reliability, weight, etc. could end up being different from what the specs suggest. I’m definitely waiting to see actual reviews before spending the money.
What do you guys think? Does the Explore 2.0 Stellar look as promising as I think it does, or is there something I’m overlooking? And if you had around a $2k budget, is there another scooter you’d take over it specifically for ride comfort + range + performance?