The $1,199 Apollo Go fulfills the demand for a compact yet efficient scooter suitable for daily commuting. Many scooters try to blend compactness with power and long-distance capability but often compromise style and safety features. The Go excels in finding a perfect balance between all of these factors.
The Go is an excellent, entry-level scooter for beginners with a simple learning curve, but it’s also a portable, practical option for experienced riders.
First impressions out of the box
The scooter was thoughtfully packaged, and I could easily view the entire scooter by opening the box from the side rather than the top. This enables users to taking note of the scooter’s connections and placement when removing it. The complete scooter is sandwiched between two foam pieces, shielded by plastic for protection.
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View of the Go once the top foam is removed.
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Features
Apollo provides scooters tailored to various needs and preferences, ranging from the top-of-the-line Apollo Pro to the swift Apollo Phantom and now to the Apollo Go. The Go features three-speed levels powered by dual 350-watt motors, with a top speed of 28 mph, boasting a lightweight build of 46 pounds and offering a range of approximately 20 to 30 miles on a single charge. The Go is fitted with an airflow suspension comprised of spring and rubber. In addition, the 9-inch self-healing tires also help smooth out the ride.
Key highlights of the Go include its innovative folding mechanism for easy portability with less wiggle, and the added safety band surrounding the locking latch while the scooter is upright. These are small but welcome improvements on even some of the higher-tier competitors.
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Riding through Central Park.
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The Go’s premium appearance and feel draws inspiration from earlier Apollo models, and these touches are evident in features such as the handlebar signal lights and the rubberized deck. The LED display and Quad Lock mount resembles those on the Apollo Pro, and users can stick their phone directly to the mount — using the supplied adhesive — to use as the display. You can lock the scooter from the Apollo app, making it impossible to ride, though it’s still able to be carried. The app is also able to estimate how much battery life will remain upon reaching your destination while also enabling tasks such as firmware updates and settings adjustments.
Two other features reminiscent of the Pro are the light running down the steering tube (separate from the headlight), which is great for making the Go more visible, and the rear of the scooter also has an integrated LED tail/signal light. Another Pro feature I would have liked to have seen is the electric horn; however, the Go ships with a bell. I’m pleased that the Go has followed suit with one feature the Pro has: the front and rear regenerative brakes. The Go also has a rear drum brake. If you’re looking to park the scooter, the kickstand is thicker than you’d normally see on a scooter this size.
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The handlebar and rear signal lights remain visible even in daylight.
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