{"id":21596,"date":"2022-05-06T02:19:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T06:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=21596"},"modified":"2022-05-06T02:19:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T06:19:50","slug":"review-new-apollo-city-2022-electric-scooter-built-using-the-e-scooter-communitys-feedback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=21596","title":{"rendered":"Review: New Apollo City 2022 electric scooter, built using the e-scooter community’s feedback"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently had the chance to put some good miles on the newly-unveiled 2022 Apollo City electric scooter<\/a> to see what makes the latest version of this awesome new scooter so special. And considering the company built it using all the feedback they\u2019ve received over the years from their massive community, it definitely ticks a ton of my boxes for an ideal high-speed commuter electric scooter.<\/p>\n

The design of the new Apollo City 2022 required going back to the drawing board and rethinking how electric scooters are normally built.<\/p>\n

E-scooters are typically an amalgamation of many smaller off-the-shelf parts, all bolted together to optimize for cost. That\u2019s part of the reason that many look so similar. But that method also means you end up with a weaker and clunkier product.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the Apollo team designed as much of the scooter from scratch, started with larger metal components to avoid the mistakes of past electric scooters and result in a more integrated and significantly sturdier design.<\/p>\n

Having ridden the scooter, I can tell you that isn\u2019t just marketing fluff or the company line. It\u2019s the reality of the new Apollo City 2022 scooter. <\/p>\n

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Designed with a purpose<\/h2>\n

The first thing you notice about an electric scooter when you hop on are the touch points. That\u2019s basically the deck and the handlebars.<\/p>\n

On the new Apollo City, you\u2019re greeted by a wide deck with plenty of foot space to play around with, plus a whole slew of new parts and features on those handlebars.<\/p>\n

Right off the bat, there are two throttles jumping out at you. Except one isn\u2019t really a throttle. The left side thumb lever is actually for regenerative braking, and boy does it work well! I can basically come to a stop without needing to engage the mechanical drum brakes, though it\u2019s of course nice to know they are there (and I love drum brakes for their sealed design that basically never requires maintenance). <\/p>\n

The right side thumb throttle acts like you\u2019d expect, though it was also designed purposefully by Apollo instead of just being another off-the-shelf part like so many other e-scooters these days. It\u2019s nicely ergonomic and gives me no thumb strain on longer rides.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s even more in the cockpit though, including turn signal buttons, a small yet easily readable screen, and a bell built into the brake lever. I love those brake lever bells because they\u2019re quick and easy to use while taking up no extra space on the handlebars. When someone walks into the bike path and you want to give them a heads up, there\u2019s no fumbling around looking for the bell. It\u2019s right where it should be, intuitively.<\/p>\n

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But of course there\u2019s so much more to a scooter than just what you can see in an initial scan. Let\u2019s hop into the ride now.<\/p>\n

There are actually two version of the new Apollo City that will offer different experiences: the City and City Pro. <\/p>\n

The City gets a 500W rear hub motor while the City Pro gets dual 500W hub motors. Since the motors are actually 1,000W peak-rated, that means the City Pro can pull 2,000W of peak power.<\/p>\n

The City gets up to 27 mph (43.5 km\/h), but doesn\u2019t it sound even more fun blasting up to 32 mph (51.5 km\/h) on the City Pro? While 27 mph is probably enough for most people, I can\u2019t pretend like I wouldn\u2019t say yes to extra speed!<\/p>\n

With extra speed comes extra battery as well. The 48V 13.5Ah battery in the City gets a boost to 18Ah in the City Pro, offering a bump from 650 to 864 Wh. That results in a max of around 30 miles (48 km) on the City and 38 miles (61 km) on the City Pro.<\/p>\n

The 65 lb (29.5 kg) City Pro is slightly heavier than the 57 lb (26 kg) City due to the extra power and battery, but it can also support a higher max load, with a 220 lb (100 kg) rating on the City and a 265 lb (120 kg) rating on the City Pro.<\/p>\n

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Both scooters are solidly built though, and the folding mechanism is amazingly solid. It gives me the confidence necessary to do 30+ mph while standing, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n

Part of the confidence-inspiring feeling of the City\u2019s ride is its suspension and tires. The 10\u2033 tires are 3.5\u2033 wide, making them both taller and wider than most electric scooters. They\u2019re also made from this self-healing gummy rubber that can take a 2\u2033 nail and re-seal itself. There\u2019s no inner tube since the tires seat like a motorcycle or car tire, and so you\u2019re still riding on air instead of the harsher ride you get with a solid rubber tire. In the past, the only way to have true 100% flat tire protection was to use a solid rubber tire, but these self-healing tires give you the advantages of air tires without worrying about flats.<\/p>\n

The suspension is also nicely dialed in, offering good handling and a comfortable ride in both the front and rear. The orange springs also look pretty slick on the grey scooter, even if that\u2019s a purely aesthetic note. But hey, a scooter doesn\u2019t only need to perform well. It\u2019s also nice when it can look good while doing it!<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t get me started on the app! Some companies roll out an app just for the app\u2019s sake. But Apollo\u2019s is nicely designed, actually gives you control over the scooter\u2019s features and performance to make changes, and even has built in turn-by-turn navigation so you don\u2019t have to leave the app to go to Waze or Google Maps. They really packed a lot into one app!<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just the scooter that is well designed \u2013 even the price seems nicely balanced. The City is on sale at $1,299 and the City Pro on sale at $1,599<\/a>, both marked down by $200 from their MSRP. <\/p>\n

The Apollo Explore<\/a> might have been my favorite middle-weight and middle-priced electric scooter I tested from the company until now, since the new City and City Pro crush it when it comes to performance, look, feel, and value at these prices.<\/p>\n

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Ultimately, the countless hours of designing and redesigning this scooter based on all the feedback that Apollo received from its community of riders is readily apparent in the scooter\u2019s look and feel. From the integrated design to the IP56 rating and even the fair price, this scooter really takes the cake when it comes to powerful and fully-equipped commuter scooters. <\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t some \u201ckeep in your trunk just in case\u201d scooter. This is a \u201cyou don\u2019t really need a car anymore\u201d scooter. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s designed for hard, everyday commuting and it\u2019s intended for people that truly rely on their scooters as a means of transportation. That dedication to design and functionality shines through.<\/p>\n

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