Apollo Explore Electric Scooter Test Ride (4K 60FPS POV)

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The guys from Apollo Scooters in Canada shipped out their new Apollo Explore which will reach the market in 2020. Now its time to test and review it. In this raw footage GoPro Hero 8 POV video, I take it for a spin on a bright day in Aarhus, Denmark.
The Apollo Explore is a high-end e-scooter capable of reaching a top speed of 50 km/h (31 MPH) and its 52V 18.2Ah Li-ion battery gives it up to 60 km (37 miles) of range in a single charge.
At 22 kg (49 lbs) the Apollo Explore isn't too heavy considering the power it is packing.
Recorded using the GoPro Hero 8 Black (Buy here: geni.us/GoProHero8Cam) in 4K at 60 FPS.
A full review is coming soon!
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[@adiosgringo8200]

Love your video. I own an Apollo Explore and find it to be a perfect scooter for me. I have honeycomb tires (no flats) and find the ride extremely smooth and a silent ride. I only ride in mode 2 as that speed (40km/hr) is more than fast enough for me. Mode 3 has a max speed of 50km/hr. Range is 40+ kms on a full charge. Extremely powerful. On very steep inclines, in mode 2 \ 50% power, I am travelling at 25kms/hr up the hill. Platform is nice and wide so very comfortable. Lots of lights (front, back, underbelly, stem). Dual disc brakes. A single 1000 watt motor. I have over 900 kms within 6 months of use. Now that I am in the middle of winter and unable to enjoy my escooter, I watch these types of videos to relive my experiences. For me, riding is a piece of Zen. The best days is when the pathways are empty, the sun is high, and I am travelling through a forest or other natural areas. Nothing beats a scooter ride... well, almost nothing.

[@eRideHero]

Thanks man, that means a lot! That's a really impressive range you're getting! The Explore truly is an awesome scooter. Hoping the Spring is coming on your end soon enough so that you can get back to riding ways. Thanks for watching.

[@alexandermars6351]

Where did you get the honeycomb tires? Can't find them anywhere

[@adiosgringo8200]

@@alexandermars6351 When I purchased the Scooter from the Apollo company, there was an option for upgrades. One of those options was to replace the tires with Honeycomb tires. When my scooter arrived, I was good to go.

[@rj863]

My Apollo Explore will be here on Tuesday! Thanks for the video

[@eRideHero]

Exciting! Have fun with it. 💯😎🤟

[@OleGustavJohnsen]

Love this! :)

[@eRideHero]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jayscott7638]

I've had my Explore for 2 weeks now. Quite a bit of play in the stem and it kind of lunges when braking or accelerating on mine, feels very unsafe at higher speeds. Also very loud noise that reverberates through the board on mine when going over larger bumps. Yours is much smoother riding and quieter for sure. Even with the stem wobble and loud noises coming from my board, this scooter is crazy fun. I can't wait until mine is aligned correctly and I can get the most out of it! I've been in contact with CS at fluidfreeride and they insist on a video of the problem before they will help me troubleshoot. I think the front spring is misaligned (or something of that nature) but, they won't help me troubleshoot without a video. I'm understanding of issues that could arise in shipping and am not upset that the scooter may need some adjustment, that is to be expected. What I don't understand is why they won't help me based on my description of the issues? Very frustrating but, I'm not letting that steal my joy ;)

[@Bezovideo]

I am also considering the Apollo. Like it 👌

[@eRideHero]

Definitely should. The 24-month warranty is a game-changer and the guys behind Apollo Scooters are legitimate and want the best for their customers. Not to mention you get a lot of value for your money. Stay tuned for a full Apollo Explore review the coming week!

[@playboy2323]

My Apollo Explore is on the way! I’m 205lbs so I really hope I can get it up to 30mph when I feel the need and it’s safe. Of course on flat surfaces and in weather that isn’t cold. Looks like you’re ZIPPIN by so fingers crossed I can do the same! Oh and I got it for $1,099 due to their fire sale. Thanks for the vid man!

[@eRideHero]

Congrats on the purchase, Raj! And what an amazing deal you got. Enjoy it once it arrives - it's an incredible scooter!

[@playboy2323]

@@eRideHero thanks man! Great job btw, just subscribed.

[@eRideHero]

Much appreciated - Apollo Ghost review coming up real soon.

[@LuisVegavideodrone]

Nice ride!

[@eRideHero]

It really is!

[@coolshariq]

One of the best scooter you can get this thing is a beast super snappy and fast and Apollo is a awesome company 👍👍👍😎

[@eRideHero]

Couldnt agree more! 🕺😎

[@JerseyStyle7]

Subscribed 😎👍 just ordered one today, i love the lights, u should do a video at night to show us the lights 👍👍

[@eRideHero]

Thanks for the sub! I only had the Explore for a few months to create my review of it but I've got the Apollo Light right now with a review coming soon and I'll make sure to include some night footage as well. ;-) Will be talking about how the two scooters compare as well.

[@JerseyStyle7]

eRideHero oh cool, I won’t get mine until the end of July so I’m looking forward to that video make sure you make it tonight I want to see that thing lit up 😂 didnt mean to rush u, but tonight would be cool 👍👍👍😎

[@CRAZY360CAMERA]

I would like to ask, how long would it take to charge with the regular charger and the fast one? Thanks!

[@SixStringChannel]

Exciting scooter! When will the full review be out? Considering getting this to replace my ES4

[@eRideHero]

Indeed it is! The full review will be out next week. It would definitely be an upgrade from the ES4 and I think you'll find the bigger tires and better suspension particularly nice. Rides a lot smoother than an ES4 in my opinion.

[@okdok3742]

i have been waiting the entirety of what seems to be one of the longest month of march in a long time for my apollo pro to arrive

[@eRideHero]

From what I've seen, the Pro is an absolute beast. Always loved the ZERO 10X and the customizations they've made are great. You're gonna be one happy dude when it arrives. The Explore I'm riding in this video is just a demo product for the sake of conducting the review which is why I have my hands on it already. Have a nice one!

[@okdok3742]

@@eRideHero good on you mate. i recommend the apollo products because, at least with the pro, they have made very important modifications. the most important being the forged aluminium body. much safer, much stronger and just a better ride because of its improved stability. their warranty is also best in the market and even more so for canadians.

[@eRideHero]

Yes, Mac and Chris from Apollo are genuine dudes, they truly care about bringing the best product to their customers. They know the industry and have made the modifications that were needed with these ones. Stay safe and enjoy once you get it!

[@kenmckechnie6579]

No lights on the pro? At that price thats criminal

[@realistindenial]

7:35 For a moment I thought the bicyclist was going to cross over into your lane.

[@eRideHero]

Yup that's the kinda moment that makes your guts jump, especially as I was going decently fast. 😲

[@YC305]

I have one, I’m 220 lbs and it can handle my weight easily, I can do 29 mph. One thing I don’t like is the kickstand, it sticks out too much and I hit it twice with my ankle, the second time was very painful, I removed it and now I just folded down when not using it. A nice scooter for sure.

[@jasonfleege233]

What top speeds were you able to achieve at your height/weight? Does suspension bottom out like the Zero 9? Great video, the guys at Apollo are always top notch!

[@eRideHero]

Hi Jason! I've actually clocked a top speed of 52 km/h on even ground and I'm 5'11", 165 lbs. Got a full review coming with some more info on this next week. As far as suspension goes, it feel great. This isn't an off-road behemoth but rather the perfect blend that'll allow you to take a trail or hill every now and then with no trouble at all. It most closely resembles the Zero 10 but Apollo have made some game-changing improvements to that which I'll cover in the review as well. Have a nice one!

[@jasonfleege233]

@@eRideHero Thanks so much for that reply and your reviews! Excellent job with an outstanding product from the good guys at Apollo! Be safe my friend!

[@SmileTOBY]

AYYY WE IN DENMARK🇩🇰

[@eRideHero]

🤟😎🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@elonwong]

Hey, I suggest u to angle ur trigger throttle down forward, it’s way more comfortable!

[@johnglennie4282]

Which hand operates the rear brake? You seem to have your hand controls high... I think, as for my bicycle, they'd be down on more of an angle. ???

[@eRideHero]

Since I only had the scooter for testing several months back, I actually don't recall. But either way, they're super adjustable so you can have them high or low depending on your preference. There's a little screw you can loosen and then you can adjust it to your liking before tightening it again. I even think you could easily swap the left for the right if that's what you wanted. Hope that helps.

[@SandyToesDetecting]

Could you tell me how the power/speed is when the battery level drops to 50%. Thanks

[@eRideHero]

So far I've only seen decreased power when getting to the last of five battery bars (below 20%). Still then I was getting 28km/h in Gear 2 of 3. Didn't test in gear 3 as I had to save enough power to make it back home. Will keep in mind to test this later.

[@SandyToesDetecting]

@@eRideHero That would be interesting. I guess you dont have many hills near you ? I have seen some scooters drop speed dramatically with incline and power level dropped. Be nice to see how this one compares.

[@eRideHero]

I'm located in Denmark and it's extremely flat almost everywhere. That said, I do live right next to a 2-mile 15% incline that I'll try and test it on once the battery is a little drained. But generally I've experienced very little of this. Haven't run it to a complete dry battery yet.

[@SandyToesDetecting]

@@eRideHero ok, thanks, cool, would like to see how you get on.

[@liberatetutemeexinferis5902]

It's either the Explorer or the City for me. I just can't decide which one will suit me better.

[@eRideHero]

Both are extremely viable choices and I'm sure you'll enjoy either - but I'd say it comes down to how much you value portability and if the extra $250 of the Explore makes a large difference to you. The Explore has about 40% more battery capacity and has notably more motor power, but the City is still a very capable scooter in the city for inclines etcetera. On the flipside, the Explore weighs just shy of 30% more though they both fold down relatively well. If you value added performance over the increase in size and weight, the Explore is gonna take the prize - otherwise the City is an ideal alternative.

[@andrewszeto121]

I just purchased the Explore today. From your video, it sounds like you have a creaking noise at low speed that appears every now and then. Is that normal?

[@eRideHero]

Awesome - congrats on the purchase. Should be said that this was just a demo model I had for about 3 months (don't have it anymore) for testing purposes, so it already had plenty of usage. If I remember correctly, that sound was either the rear suspension or brake that just needed a quick adjustment. It's normal in the sense that any e-scooter requires some maintenance once in a while but I don't think it's something you'll have out of the box as Apollo test for that kinda stuff before shipping out their scooters (they run through a checklist on every scooter before shipping). Enjoy your ride once you get it - I already miss mine, haha. Stay safe.

[@clydeklotz314]

also the rear water flap is very flimsy and bounces up and down while riding causing that rattling noise

[@JerseyStyle7]

Do u think i should keep my Explore order or change it for the PRO ??? 🤔

[@eRideHero]

I haven't had the honor of trying the Pro (yet ;) ) but honestly I don't think you can go wrong with anything from the Apollo line. Whatever matches your dare-devilish desires ;)

[@Citypoboy101]

My Apollo explore does horrible on any incline,is something wrong with my scooter?

[@eRideHero]

That sounds weird. I definitely imagine there's an issue somewhere as I found it to be a solid hill climber. It, of course, depends on rider weight as well - but the obvious things to look at would be the motor or battery - both components could do that.

[@trini_boi2414]

I'll need a full face helmet and protective wear cause at that speed if you go down you'll wish you had protection

[@eRideHero]

Without a doubt! ATGATT (all the gear, all the time).

[@inasteisel6283]

What ist the Maxi km/h and How many kilometers can you drive until the battery is empty ?

[@eRideHero]

Around 50km/h. The range is up to 60km but if you're going fast 40km per charge is more likely.

[@jreviews5924]

Just ordered an Apollo explore today, pretty stoked to upgrade from my Segway es4. Hacked my es4 to do 21mph but 31-32mph should be a substantial jump in thrillpower 🤣🤣 What was your top speed?

[@eRideHero]

It'll be a huuuuuuge step up not only in terms of power but also the smoothness of the ride (suspension and brakes etc). As far as top speed goes, I was able to clock 32.3 MPH. You can see my full review of the scooter including some speed/acceleration tests here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHu9dZaKaKlpjNU

[@nickudai8734]

Hey, can you hack and escooter?

[@eugeniourbina3019]

I purchased the Explore in the USA with a dynavolt battery is it different battery here in your CV country ?

[@eRideHero]

I believe all Apollo Explore scooters use Dynavolt batteries no matter which country you're in. This is one of the major improvements over getting a Zero 10 scooter as they use cheap no-brand cells and Apollo improved on this by using Dynavolt instead.

[@eRideHero]

Not exactly sure what you mean by CV country, but I hope this answered your questions, otherwise let me know. :-D

[@eugeniourbina3019]

Just a mistyped , thanks for keeping in touch. I'll keep watching your channel

[@eRideHero]

@@eugeniourbina3019 No worries, and thank you very much. I've got a full review of the Apollo Explore coming out later this week or next week where I talk about this scooter in detail after +110km of riding it. Stay tuned.

[@davoncci]

Hello. Great ride. Does riding a scooter for an hour really hurt your legs? Is an ebike more comfortable?

[@davoncci]

Secondly, should I get the Emove cruiser or this?

[@eRideHero]

Thanks David! No, I've ridden for several hours on the same day and it has never been a problem for me. As long as you get something with decent suspension, it won't be a problem. Both the Explore and Emove Cruiser have shock absorption although I'll say the Explore is the smoothest ride of the two in my opinion. I don't really think we can compare e-scooters and e-bikes (it's probably your b*tt that'll be sore on an e-bike if the seat is bad). Explore wins on ride quality and power while the Cruiser has an edge in terms of range - so which you should pick comes down to what you prefer.

[@lancehobbs8012]

I ride my Explore for an hour all the time, if anything it rattles my knuckles a bit but legs no worries its like riding a bike for 1 minute

[@jaythepanther1028]

Hey eRideHero I'm stuck In between getting the Emove Cruiser or the Explorer Between both of them which one is the strongest one on steep hill climbing cuz I have alot of hills in my neighborhood and I weigh about 220 -225 pounds with backpack and all. Wat would you recommend for me ?

[@eRideHero]

Hi Jay. Thanks for watching! The Apollo Explore wins in terms of speed and acceleration while the Cruiser wins on battery capacity (1560Wh vs 946Wh). The Explore will most likely feel more snappy for you but if you value range highly, the Cruiser will still be a solid bet. Either way, you're getting a solid scooter from reliable retailers. Hope that helps. Have a good day!

[@jaythepanther1028]

Thanks for the reply but I wanna point out that u tell me what u thought about both scooters power on hill climbing ability I weigh about 220 pounds and I wanna know which of the 2 scooters are powerful enuf to take me up steep hills

[@eRideHero]

The Explore will be the most powerful for that

[@jaythepanther1028]

@@eRideHero thanks for the info 👍

[@eRideHero]

Very much welcome. Good luck!

[@Herbalifetips1]

err..how fast were u going- would be nice to see the speedometer

[@eRideHero]

I believe I'm topping at around 40 km/h in this video. I tried adding the GoPro speedometer to the footage but it was highly inaccurate due to a poor GPS signal. However, I have a full review of this scooter coming out next week where I go 50 km/h (and where the speedometer is more visible)

[@JerseyStyle7]

How was the Front suspension ???

[@eRideHero]

Front suspension was quite good. Obviously the rear suspension is better but I find that suitable as well since the scooter is pretty heavy at the back.

[@mrreddington777]

I ordered a mantis but fluids warranty is only 6 months. That's a lot of money for such a poor warranty. I may cancel my order and get this

[@eRideHero]

I own a Mantis Pro myself and it's an absolute blast. However, the Explore is great value and the Apollo warranty of 24 months is unparalleled. In the end, you'll have to make up your mind as to how important the added warranty is for you. Whichever you choose, you'll have a great and reliable ride.

[@sergiomunoz928]

Did you ever get the Apollo explore ?????

[@esrider7765]

Looks like zero 9 in blue :-)

[@eRideHero]

Indeed. Apollo work directly together with the manufacturers. For instance, this one boasts a 1000W motor as opposed to the default 600W motor. Also, Apollo give market-leading 24 months warranty. FalconPev gives 6.

[@esrider7765]

@@eRideHero The specs show a 600w only, peak 800w. In europe sellers have to give 2 year warranty.

[@eRideHero]

No, this one has a 1000W rear motor with peak at 1400W.

[@esrider7765]

@@eRideHero ok, getting confused on models, its a zero 10 then.

[@eRideHero]

Yeah that looks about right.

[@Boiisblack]

I mean I ride my m365 in the Uk no one has a problem of it and I have passed the police before and they did nothing so I think I’m good

[@eRideHero]

Yup, that is my general (but limited) understanding of the e-scooter situation in the UK. It should only be a matter of time before they're allowed (under certain regulations) but from what I've heard, police seem to welcome them and not bother too much unless you're going crazy fast.

[@sabakdze8325]

How much cost this

[@eRideHero]

Currently retails at $1,299 USD on sale at Apollo Scooters (link in the description).

[@toledolimo5905]

I hate my Apollo Explore, Motor failed after the 8th use at 40 miles. I had a feeling to cancel my order. Wish I bought the Emove Cruiser.

[@eRideHero]

Sorry to hear that, Toledo! I hope you get the issue fixed as soon as possible and that the support is swift and trouble-free.

[@toledolimo5905]

@@eRideHero Its been a hassle. Ended up filing a claim with my credit card company since it happened within 30 days.

[@terrancegiusto9518]

elders would say back in thier days u had to use your foot to push your scooter these milenials will never know those were the good ole days everything is electric now lolz

[@eRideHero]

Haha very true - Transport is a lot more convenient nowadays (thank god for that, lol).

[@kenmckechnie6579]

No comment about anything? Thats disappointing. Why not a twist grip accelerator instead of this finger bullshit? Bin on motorcycles for 100 years already but no one is using on scooters? WTF?

[@eRideHero]

This is just a POV ride video. If you want my opinion about the scooter, I have a full 10-minute review on the channel. Personally I prefer a thumb throttle over twist grip. A thumb throttle can easily be purchased and installed. I am sure with some technical know-how you could work out a twist grip solution as well. I think it comes down to the fact that these are much more lightweight and it could affect balance and weight distribution.