Can This $1500 Electric Scooter Replace Your Car?

[@garytighe1822]

I'm 5'7 148 68 years old I could rock on this scoot Retired construction guy Subscribed and liked

[@trini_boi2414]

I'm 60 and loving mine esp on the weekends 😂

[@PP-ky2ji]

​@@trini_boi2414you 2 are brave asf 60 and a fall on one of these scooters is insane

[@trini_boi2414]

@@PP-ky2ji funny thing I haven't fell yet off my scooter..my max speed so far is 35 mph which I think is cruising..I'm not even trying to go no faster than that😄

[@musician101]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. Your disposition is genuine and refreshing, where many youtubers feel manufactured. Keep it up!

[@brianwatson888]

The throttle and regen brake assemblies in this video are prone to sticking, so something to watch out for. I had a couple near disasters when the throttle was stuck open for me. Apollo service was great and sent me a new throttle and brake type that did not have this issue, but they were a BIG pain to self install.

[@JuicedJoyrides]

Thanks for sharing your experience on this scooter! Great to know

[@vwbora26]

The 2023 model has updated throttle, the issue is now fixed

[@BobJohnson-xg9ng]

Got mine 2 months ago, have almost 300 miles (Appollo City Pro 2023). I'm 80. Have 25 miles on one trip, app said 5% and 5 miles left. All rides mix of 15 mph and 30 mph. This is a huge boost for mobility for me, but traffic is a bitch.

[@adiosgringo8200]

For anyone thinking of purchasing this scooter, purchase the City Pro 2023. The few flaws in City Pro 2022 are resolved. Sticky throttle \ Regen brake, replaced plastic kickstand with metal one, carry hook has a latch, even more powerful battery. I own the City Pro 2022 and it is a smooth powerful ride. The tires are 50% wider than my previous scooter making riding through lose gravel \ dirt so much safer. Absolutely love the cruise control. In fact, if a scooter did not have cruise control, I would pass on it. People say the light is not very effective, but from my riding at night on a bike path... the pathway is fully lit up. I normally do not prefer riding at night, but with this scooter, totally safe and an enchanting ride. This is a full size scooter, not something you toss into your car's trunk. People who are looking for a way of parking their car, this would be it. Oh and to boot, if the scooter is stolen, it has built in GPS so you can track its location.

[@obxclean237]

My little brother uses this to do door dash deliveries and loves it. He said his time has been cut in half in the city down town using this instead of his car

[@badfoot7528]

You should watch some scooter tutorial videos it helps you learn how to ride and brake so you don’t flip over the handle bars.

[@jeffrey88888]

I use a combination of ebike/escooter/car, but can only do so in the summer months as we get tons of rain in the PNW and very cold winters that sometimes bring snow for a couple weeks..

[@alagappasgostan9982]

20mph not dogproof near my neighborhood 😂.i hope every scooter maker have an turbo/nitrous function for short bursts just in case

[@8_x_9.]

Dog or 🐻 spray can help against those vicious beasts!! 🤢S&W too.😅🤣😂

[@hi_its_me1337]

Well higher end scooters have a thing called peak power on the motor that's around 2 - 5 times more powerful then the normal wattage

[@BruceWayne15325]

Scooters can be a great replacement for a 2nd car. You will always need a gas car though for long distance or big shopping trips. Scooters are a great (and fun) way to save a TON of cash though if you would otherwise be a two car family. My wife and I use our scooters for everything except long distance travel or large shopping trips, so we save TONS of cash with the scooters. You only need 1 car payment, you qualify for cheap recreational car insurance since you almost never use it, and you will almost never visit the gas station. This is a MUCH better option than an EV car/truck in my opinion. I don't see EV car/trucks as being viable either financially or environmentally. The battery is going to die every 5-10yrs, the car is going to cost 2-3x as much as a gas car and you have range anxiety. Not to mention that if everyone switched to them you would have rolling blackouts. All of these issues go away with an electric scooter, or other micro-mobility EV.

[@foi9841]

amen brother

[@DarthTinderalla-qm9zw]

I prefer e bikes, other than I don't get annoying idiots telling me to leave my scooter outside to get stolen when I take it shopping. Also in my state scooters are supposed to be limited to 15mph which seems extremely silly, unless it's only allowed on the sidewalk.

[@BruceWayne15325]

@@DarthTinderalla-qm9zw Yeah e-bikes are great as well. I've fortunately never had anyone tell me to leave my scooter outside. They are generally afraid that you're going to ride it in the store. One thing I do to help alleviate that concern is to drop a hand basket on the deck so it's obvious that I can't ride it in the store, and then I have a makeshift shopping cart. When buying scooters though I definitely look for ones that provide a location you can securely attach a u-lock, and I make sure the scooter has some kind of anti-theft protection like Apollo is doing, where you can lock the scooter, and even report it stolen and have it tracked right to the criminals home.

[@nunyabusiness9013]

Depending on how frequently you make said long distance trips it may actually be cheaper to uber for those or greyhound if it's really far. You're still paying for insurance every month even if it just sits in the garage.

[@BruceWayne15325]

@@nunyabusiness9013 I agree, and that's an approach that we've considered

[@ricpowers1475]

Bought the Yume hawk...what a beast! A true 40 mph and around 3omile range in top gear...70 miles in lowest gear..around 12mph...all true at my 220lb body weight .

[@WorkDemystified-rt5bh]

how long are u using it for?

[@ricpowers1475]

Several hours..mixed speeds...then the 70 miler was like all day . @@WorkDemystified-rt5bh

[@kevztunz]

Regen braking may not make a huge difference, but it CAN be the difference between getting to the bus stop or walking 6 blocks.

[@pavelkovar7016]

I owned the Apollo City Pro 2022 and rode 2000km in 1 year. I loved the scooter, its real waterproofness, comfort, performance. But from reliability point of view, it is an disaster. At first, orange paint was peeling off on both front and rear suspension in the new state already. Afer two months of use, charger malfunctioned. Replacement charger malfunctioned in 2hrs. Then I got charger from different manufacturer. At approx 500km, rear suspenstion started to sqeek - especially in hot weather. Tried to tighten/loosen/oil everything, nothing helped. Sometimes it was quiet, sometimes people were turning their heads in the streets to find out the origin of strange awful noise. Also stand plastic end cracked and I had to glue the whole thing together. At +/- 1000km I noticed that front brake bowden is worn and torn in the location of front suspension. Both brake and electric cable are lead along the front spring with almost zero clearance with no possibility to adjust it - so luckily just brake cable was touching the spring, motor cable had maybe 0,5mm clearance. At +/- 1300km my throttle started to stick - I almost crashed when it happened for the first time. In 2 weeks, it stopped to return at all. It took 6 weeks to get replacement (Europe, Czech Republic). And finally, at 2000km, I rode at +/- 40km/h and suddenly felt free play in handle bars - it was due to all around stem crack just above folding mechanism. Then I got 6 weeks e-mail and phone battle to return it to seller. I loved the scooter, but never more.

[@badfoot7528]

Feet should be to the left like you’re riding goofy style on a skateboard, if a car were to open the door as you’re passing you would hit with your right shoulder. If your facing right it leaves your ribs and chest open for impact. If you’re feet forward then you are just asking to eat it.

[@gabuu1088]

thnks for this tip never thought of cars opening doors lol

[@8_x_9.]

@gabuu1088 The faster you go the further you have to stay away from vehicles from sudden door opening!!! You better be aware of this great danger!.It can even turn deadly!!! You can hit the sharp edge of an open door at even 20Mi /32Kp speed can be bone breaker.

[@8_x_9.]

Either way you'll get hurt!!! 😱😎

[@jamesh.6484]

Thanks for the review, just ordered mine. I was ambivalent till I saw you ride it up a hill, similar to hills here, through dirt, gravel, city etc. Living in Portland OR, needed to see that. Very hilly here, and will be nice to not always be stuck on street, lots of trails here too. Definitely went with the dual city 23, I'm about the same size as you with size 13 shoes 😊

[@garytighe1822]

Good to meet you Matt

[@lamasteve6905]

Enjoy the ride ! Get backpack. Bad parking areas, no problem ! Park safe scoot in !

[@ianhadlock2405]

The box says fragile... where's my hammer

[@bobsaget9675]

Whats with these titles of "under 1500, and then immediately you say its more than 1500??? Why are we flat out lying?? Edit: fair enough, i judged before i watched all the way and judged off others videos. This dude seems pretty honest. I will be watching other review by this poster and taking it into consideration

[@JuicedJoyrides]

it was 1700 when I recorded, but they cut the price to 1500 before I published

[@bobsaget9675]

​@JuicedJoyrides ok fair enough, I'll bawl down when I'm wrong, I've been watch so many of these that are just sponsorships rather than true reviews

[@DMatalas]

I got the LEOOUT looks cool, works good, nice features, 2800W dual motors, cheap breaks, with boost, turn sigs, for cyber monday for 600.00 and it’s been Fantasic about 37 mph top speed.. save your money can’t see spending 4000 for that..

[@rcmedia9516]

I always take the manufacturer max mileage and cut it in half. Works on just about every e vehicle so far.

[@okosajy5296]

not on this one ppl got 30 miles out of it and manufacturer says 37

[@8_x_9.]

Yes,Apollo pretty honest about their products.

[@JulianRides]

Nah my nami klima max is almost same weight as this scooter and packs a punch on performance. I think is in the top tier on the mid range class scooters that I know of just doesn't go above the 50 mph about same top speed as the makuta and varla eagle one pro. Probably bigger then this scooter but klima can fit into any trunk of a vehicle.

[@JuicedJoyrides]

Sweeeet, need to try some higher power models

[@sunnydays3476]

Good review thanks 🙏🏼 🛴

[@fergusobrien7963]

Definitely ride goofy with feet pointing to the left -- one in front and one behind -- the handle can be used as a rear foot rest or for lift...

[@ericlin123]

If you ever head to Voro Motors in LA I'd love to see a review of the Roadrunner and Roadrunner Pro

[@ricpowers1475]

Yea, I have the long range Emove cruiser from voro and Yume hawk...the Yume is better in every way..way faster, way better brakes and if u keep it on one motor even more range...still, my girl loves the emove..nice quality..wobbly stem tho..

[@martinszulc8192]

I know you normaly look at the high high end stuff but it would be nice to see your opinion on the kugoo M4 Pro or a Pro S+

[@basecampboards]

Great as always, keep up the good work!

[@marlonhok]

10.000 Subscribers :)

[@cheapsticking8130]

I don't know if you have it but, do you have any escooter base level on everything then compare them for overall riding experience? I know you're kind of a speed junkie, most of your positive reviews are for faster ebikes/emoto/escoots acce & top speed and a portion of it for torque.. Love all your channels non-the less.

[@JuicedJoyrides]

🙏 this scooter and the mukuta are excellent ride quality, mukuta is more exciting that this one but both are great

[@TheElronan]

It is a good scooter when working. However, the anti-puncture wheels are no better than any other scooter I have had with the tube-filled tires. However, the problem is that these tires are almost impossible to put on. Apollo is a good brand, but I would pick another model for that reason alone.

[@mongo9144]

do you sell any of the bikes/scooters you're sent for review?

[@Starwarsmidget]

I like watching Rob Schneider do bike and scooter reviews

[@Kmnri]

Try electric unicycle, imo its closer to replacing car because of some insane ranges they can do.

[@danpettis1675]

Apollo is the only company. with an actual North American based customer care center. that actually picks up the phone, and responds to Emails. and if in the event you need replacement parts. their avaliable. what a concept.. other scooter companies. take note

[@gjc5750]

Exactly. Big reason why i went with Apollo. I dont mind paying an extra couple hundred dollars for the piece of mind over speed of other scooters.

[@glockaxis]

Doesn't Fluid Freeride have one too?

[@gjc5750]

⁠@@glockaxisnot in Canada at least.

[@Dias965]

You need to try the solar p1 it’s roughly the same price as that vsett

[@k1ortia]

My 500bhp BAM Engined MK2 Golf cant stop laughing...

[@Volbx]

100% U WONT GET 25 MIles going max speeds and pushing it youll get about 25 k(I have one) and be prepared to have nothing but problems from regular riding, huge stem wobble issues, back fender problems.

[@royieg2543]

What really makes something replace a Car, not in your case, ability to ride in rain. It is IP66 and great fenders. I have the smaller Apollo Go and it's great, as I have a car and will use it as last mile or last 20km on irde

[@russwoodward8251]

Cool scooter. I’m really amazed at all the safety features and how well these are designed. Thanks Matt!

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

Just paid $1600 for a 5600w dual motor scooter with 60v 40ah 12in wheels, motorcycle front forks, dual rear shocks 50 mph

[@JuicedJoyrides]

Nice, which one?

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

Tif galop k8, I'm a really big guy and it rides great! @@JuicedJoyrides

[@Patkilla7558]

@@ScribbleScrabbless Be careful with it though. Those scooters have a TON of screws, so it's easy to lose one and be screwed (no pun intended 🤣🤣) Also, because it's from a manufacturer that's overseas, it can make repairs or even replacing parts a real pain.

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

@@Patkilla7558 thanks for the heads up

[@msportmax]

Love your videos man, gained a new subscriber! 🎉

[@BossmanBeast-xy3qq]

I own one of these and I don't need my car unless I'm going on a road trip so it's a REALLY good investment

[@tm_bunny_peludito5065]

Will this be a good purchase any recommendations on a scooter I need one for daily use for my work

[@davidweisschadel]

Its not called a dash. I think it would be a cockpit. Kinda like a bike.

[@symbolsandsystems]

tell us more about the new handlebars..

[@rcmedia9516]

Thanks for asking. They are bars for your hands, you can grip them so you don’t fall off. You use your arms and hands to move the handlebar left and right.

[@rarbiyoutube]

Too bad there isn't a profile view while driving! Or on site, it was just to see the shock absorbers in action, their travel

[@caddiemoon640]

the electric scooter is more different to e bike and both have different control and i think part very annoying is have paid a tax for it on e bike and scooter too but idk what most recommend for without any of a tax but i dont really know so my brother got a e scooter and like went 20 mph and i have like 200$ e scooter like very slow maybe 5 or 6 mph around i think from Wal-Mart from my town but they didnt sell a e bike only normal bike and only e scooter but for little kid am teenage and i need my own scooter for my own size and my ages but what most recommend cheap and no tax e bike because my family cant afford it

[@jasonlillis3437]

Really well done video!

[@Ike92]

Would you consider doing electric unicycle videos?

[@JuicedJoyrides]

Yes, need to upgrade my personal insurance first 😆

[@Ike92]

@@JuicedJoyrides 😅

[@magnussorensen2565]

Try a Begode Extreme or Inmotion V13. I think you would like it. =)

[@timrivard4185]

I have a question about the charger. I'm looking at a used 2 month old scooter but the little pin where the charger plugs into is broke. My question is the broken pin part of the charger or the port on the scooter

[@Bradum]

The painted bicycle gutters hurt my soul.

[@lonesome187]

I don’t have much experience with scooters but I do know cars and I keep hearing that scooters are upgrading to drum brakes so less maintenance but in regular cars drum brakes are about the worst brakes you can opt for a lot more maintenance you have to open them up and clean them out since unlike disc brakes there open you can just wash them drum brakes are enclosed and you have to open them up to get the brake dust out and clean them so how are drum brakes better are they different in a scooter?

[@JuicedJoyrides]

That’s actually a good question, I wonder the same thing

[@lonesome187]

@JuicedJoyrides great videos by the way I am new to the channel but so far I like the content thanks for the hard work you put in to these

[@YoureNowOnTV]

I wonder what happens to all the review units that are sent to people to review?.

[@cheshire_]

this is my first scooter and I really love it but this looks like the 2022 model? really? thats odd how they still sell old models with the few safety issues they have hmmm

[@dennishaughton4554]

Haha try my segway GT2 that goss 47 mph

[@Dabby724]

emove cruiser S gets much further range

[@selfie183]

my hurley is fun to ryde and pushoff without power

[@eric209]

Nice video Bro.

[@JuicedJoyrides]

Thanks dude

[@TheRioJesus]

Can you not just disable cruise control?

[@vne5195]

Where is the windshield wiper and air conditioner?

[@19msleon]

Looks like the german scooter Trittbrett Fritz 😅

[@car_tar3882]

I wish the US ev tax credit applies to these it’s actually kind of crazy that they will give you 7500 dollars to buy a heavy car that tears up the roads but not a tax credit equal the value of a 1500 dollar scooter that doesn’t rip up the streets and that if most people rode would make our streets so much safer

[@davidlemay4761]

If you don’t drive your car very much check the charge level on the battery at least once a week.

[@anthonyrodgers6613]

Thats the 22 version u want the 23 version few improvements

[@SS-ln3dg]

Fun stuff thanks

[@kuyajayyoutubechannel5389]

Can u review punk rider pro cheap but it can be compare to appollo

[@Vmaxfodder]

Hard No ! It can't carry a x large pizza ! My scooter can carry a pizza and case of beer/ coke ,and not cramp a large dude's style !

[@poems5952]

11:42 dislike for this... it was very dangerous and you risk your life...

[@pureluck8767]

HOW FAST DOES IT GO?

[@johnniee7319]

There’s no more “Apollo city pro” just Apollo city “dual motor” the “Pro” model is a totally different scooter now that isn’t even available yet. Literally every KZbinr has been getting this wrong when it’s explained on their website smh.

[@JuicedJoyrides]

This is the 2022 model which is cheaper and still listed as Apollo city Pro, but yes, 2023 appears to have a lingo change as you describe

[@TheBootyman94]

It's my main transportation

[@willrueb9573]

1.9 stars

[@BRZZ-xw4hd]

scooters aren't my thing but great review. thumbs up ....peace out

[@B1GCHRISSS]

Let me have that :) I’ll take care of it! Lol

[@toboldygo5823]

That’s self sealing not self healing🥴👍🏻✨🍪🍪🥛

[@dr.mikeybee]

Not when it's raining.

[@muhamedmuzur-nz5bt]

I think the varla Eagle 1 is a beter optcion

[@frankstocker5475]

Kukirin G2 master puts this to shame.

[@andreasnilsson1797]

if it cost 1000 dollar i would buy it but 1500 you can get more fun for

[@maggz5442]

For 1500 you could get double battery electric bike. Or the e box 2.0 which out of the box is 29 miles I believe

[@Freestyleny]

Cool bro

[@garytighe1822]

My question is Is it too much for me? I love danger But I don't want to go Too soon Hehe

[@Ww8.3]

Ride it in the snow and tell me if it replaces the car

[@8_x_9.]

Maybe with off-road tires?

[@Ww8.3]

@@8_x_9. tried it. Playing with fire with the moisture. My mantis pro se got destroyed first snow storm lol

[@garytighe1822]

Gary from Winnipeg

[@Doitfacortez_]

Did anybody tell him he looks like that one actor

[@Pete..]

That is almost the same thing as the Hiboy S2 that you can get for $200

[@tsjuri]

Almost the same thing? That's like saying that a Nissan Versa is almost the same thing as an Acura Integra. The Hiboy is awesome for it's price, but: - dual 500W motor VS single 350W motor - full suspension VS rear suspension only - UL certified 48V 20Ah battery VS non certified 36V 7.5Ah battery - 10" Self-healing tubeless tires vs 8.5" solid tires - 32 mph top speed VS 18.6 mph - 43 miles VS 17 miles - 25 degrees VS 15 degrees climbing

[@supertonyjr8903]

500 watts per motor, 30 mph and 40 miles of range FOR 1700???????? HELL NO!!!!!

[@Raspukek-fu8un]

>miles instant diz.

[@Gojo_is_hot]

R u sponsored by these brands that give you products

[@EiichiroOden]

NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT HE IS 6’’5??? IM FUCKING 5’’6

[@pickleeggs3340]

6 5

[@code3mobiledetailing190]

Looks slow 🐌 Boo!!

[@dailyrandom5308]

1700$ or 1500$ hell no! I got way better scooter with higher speed, 70 mile range and way more power for 1200$

[@wrsawy]

Like, the review was, like, not that great, like..... need improvement, like.

[@blackhatter1980]

stupidly over priced much better scooters in that price range

[@jackbn9353]

You will not need gas or electricity or food if you ride one of these scooters very often; just a cemetery plot.

[@JuicedJoyrides]

😂😂☠️

[@gunstargizmo]

This "review" is bonkers. Oh, you're from Hollywood. Make sense now.

[@abracadabra3814]

Crap