The Evolution of Apollo Scooters in 5 Years and 26 Models
Paul Somerville
Rider Guide’s Editor-in-Chief is a seasoned expert in the electric scooter industry. With a wide-ranging background that includes managing scooter warehouses, selling thousands of motorcycles, and restoring high value (+1M) European sports cars, his expertise is unmatched. Having personally tested more than 100 electric scooters, he offers invaluable insights and recommendations to our readers. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, as his diverse skill set and extensive experience ensure top-notch reviews.
When I joined ESG in 2020, the first Apollo scooter I rode was the original Apollo Pro. Although I’d managed warehouses full of electric scooters, this thing scared me with the way its front wheel would spin every time I’d take off.
The original Apollo Pro, like the revamped 2023 version, was flagship in every sense: a $2500, dual-motor, fire-breathing beast with 10-inch tires, hydraulic brakes, LG battery cells, and a suspension that let you just float at 42 miles per hour. We hadn’t seen anything else like it at the time.
Of course, the original Pro — unlike its successor – wasn’t an original Apollo design. It was a custom build for them, however, by a Chinese maker called Titan Unicool, also the maker of Zero electric scooters.
But I’m getting ahead of myself…..
We’re looking at the evolution of Apollo as a company, with a survey of the 26 models that have appeared under the Apollo name, 24 of which we’ve personally tested ourselves.
How did Apollo go from a reseller of models like the Xiaomi M365 in 2019 to one of the most innovative electric scooter companies in the world in 2024?
Watch our Review of Every Apollo Scooter below. For a brief history, head over to Electric Scooter Guide.
While you’re there, be sure to check out our newly relauched ESG RideFinder. Use our sort and filter functions to see Apollo’s history in scooters, and find exactly the right scooter for you.
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