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It’s no secret that electric scooters have recently seen a massive uptick in popularity. If you haven’t yet hopped on the bandwagon—or, more accurately, on the back of a vehicle-grade scooter—then there’s one thing you should know.
This is not the Razor scooter from your childhood. It’s the real deal.
But that also means that your purchasing decision is based on a lot more than just matching the colour and style to your helmet and knee pads. More options lead to more power, but also to more confusion—that is if you don’t know what to look for.
This buying guide will cover everything you need to know in order to find, identify, and purchase the right electric scooter.
Just like buying a new car, every customer will have different needs. Purchasing an electric scooter that complements your lifestyle and terrain requires a brief understanding of what these features are, how they relate to each other, and what “quality” actually looks like.
Beginners on a budget will be able to purchase an electric scooter for as little as $300. Naturally, however, this price range is confined to low-powered motors, limited speeds, unsophisticated handling, and minimal range—great for light, recreational use, but not much more.
Powerful, vehicle-grade scooters usually start around $700 for a solid, entry-level option and rise as high as $2,500. At this price, you can expect powerful motors, exceptional speeds and range, and top-notch suspension and braking capabilities.
If you’re looking at electric scooters in this price range, ensure they’re also best-in-class in the following categories—after all, the cost has to match the value.
The top speed of an electric scooter depends on its motor:
Understandably, the highest-powered scooters are also the heaviest. Despite the impressive advances in technology, having not one but two sturdy motors is bound to add a little extra weight.
But absolute weight isn’t a good indication of anything—instead, you have to consider the scooter’s weight compared to its price, range, power, and speed.
These standard denominations are in line with the current market specs:
A scooter’s weight is usually directly linked to its maximum load. A sturdy, durable scooter will be able to support a heavy adult without losing much, if any, functionality. Our Apollo Phantom scooter, for example, has a maximum load of 300 pounds, one of the highest in the industry. Even our lightest scooter—the Apollo Air—can support up to 220 pounds.
The weight you’re looking for depends on the lifestyle your scooter has to fit into.
You’ll want a…
Solid, lightweight commuter scooter if you:
Take your scooter on public transportation
Have to carry it up the stairs
Mostly ride in the city or other crowded areas, where high speeds are not as important
Need something budget-friendly
Powerful, top-tier performance scooter if you:
Only seldom have to fold and carry your scooter
Ride in wide-open spaces or on the roads and need to, or simply want to, reach top speeds
Are interested in power and performance over price
Regardless of which end of the spectrum you lean towards, you want the absolute most that the weight category can offer.
For example, Segway’s Ninebot Kickscooter MAX weighs slightly more than the Apollo City scooter (41.2 LB compared to our 39 LB) yet has a maximum speed of only 18 MPH (29 KM/H). That’s just 72% of our scooter’s top speed, 25 MPH (40 KM/H).
For every extra pound you have to carry, you should expect a bump in speed, power, or range—that’s a scooter that makes every bit of weight worth it.
But when it comes to actually carrying your commuter scooter on the train or up the stairs, weight isn’t the only thing that’s going to impact that experience. You have to think about it in tandem with portability.
The most portable electric scooters on the market boast dimensions of about 40” long, 17” tall, and just a few inches wide. For context, that’s about the length of a guitar and the height of a bowling pin—two things people can effortlessly carry around in one hand.
Apollo’s commuter scooters fold up even smaller than that, with the Apollo City coming in at 43” by 15” and the Apollo Air measuring just 47” by 22”.
The stem of the scooter measures about an inch or two in diameter, a size that most teens and adults can grasp as easily as the handle of a baseball bat.
If you’re riding your scooter around the neighbourhood on your day off, range isn’t such a big deal. But if you’re planning on commuting to and from work?
Range becomes an essential feature.
A standard scooter’s range falls anywhere between five and 40 miles (eight and 64 KM) per charge. However, anything below 15 or 20 miles (24 to 32 KM), and especially something as low as five miles, will quickly become inconvenient and irritating, even on those ‘round-the-block joy rides.
But for a solid commuter scooter especially, you’ll want something with at least 28 or so miles (45 KM) of range. The Apollo Phantom scooter boasts our most impressive range with up to 40 miles (64 KM) on one charge.
There are other factors that affect a scooter’s actual range as well, including:
Your knack for adventure and need for speed should never come at the expense of your safety—both your physical well-being and your peace of mind while riding.
Here are the top safety specs to look for when buying an electric scooter:
When you’re travelling as fast as you are on an Apollo scooter, you need high-quality materials and effective safety features that get you to your destination in one piece.
We’ll be the first to say it: we’re not the only company that’s making high-quality e-scooters. Some might even outrank us in one or two specs. But what’s truly remarkable is the way that Apollo delivers on every single front—a combination of speed, power, range, material quality, portability, and price that makes each Apollo scooter the total package.
So, when you look at the full picture, how do comparable scooters stack up against Apollo’s? (Spoiler alert: they don’t.)
Solid entry-level scooters – $700 to $1,000 price range
Apollo Air Pro |
EMOVE Touring |
Ninebot Kickscooter MAX by Segway |
TurboWheel Swift |
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Price |
$799 |
$899 |
$949 |
$799 |
Top speed |
19 MPH |
24 MPH |
18.6 MPH |
23 MPH |
Weight |
37 LBS |
39 LBS |
41.2 LBS |
39 LBS |
Power |
350W |
500W motor |
350W motor |
350W motor |
Performance commuter scooters – $1,300 to $1,700 price range
Apollo Explore |
Kaabo Mantis Pro |
EMOVE Cruiser |
Boosted Rev |
Zero 8X |
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Price |
$1,399 |
$1,699 |
$1,399 |
$1,599 |
$1,650 |
Top speed |
31 MPH |
37.5 MPH |
26 MPH |
24 MPH |
33 MPH |
Weight |
52 LBS |
65 LBS |
52 LBS |
46 LBS |
72 LBS |
Range |
34 miles |
40 miles |
62 miles |
22 miles |
45 miles |
Folded dimensions |
46” by 17” |
48” by 19” |
48” by 46.5” |
44” by 20” |
47” long |
Powerful vehicle-grade scooters – $2,000+ price range
Apollo Phantom |
Kaabo Wolf King |
Dualtron Spider |
Zero 10X |
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Price |
$1,799 |
$2,999 |
$2,550 |
$2,159 |
Top speed |
38 MPH |
62 MPH |
37 MPH |
35 MPH |
Weight |
77 LBS |
105 LBS |
44 LBS |
80 LBS |
Range |
40 miles |
50 miles |
37 miles |
35 miles |
Power |
3200W motors |
Two 1500W motors |
3000W motors |
Two 1000W motors |
It just doesn’t make sense to examine each spec in a vacuum. Sure, there are faster or lighter scooters on the market. But the fastest scooter will be heavy and cumbersome, and the lightest scooter will have hardly any power, range, or speed. Finding the best electric scooter is all about striking the right balance.
Apollo scooters are the real deal, balancing affordability, portability, and performance.
As with anything else, your perfect Apollo scooter depends on exactly what you need from it. You can only find the best electric scooter for you.
From a standard scooter for beginners to a professional-grade high performer to a commuter scooter that blends power with portability, we’ll break down what to look for in each top category:
Entry-Level |
City Commuter |
Peak Performer |
Lightweight: 37 to 42 LB (17 to 19 KG) |
Relatively lightweight: 37 to 55 LB (17 to 25 KG) |
Sturdy, solid weight to accommodate high speeds and power: 64 to 77 LB (29 to 35 KG) |
Still powerful enough to reach solid speeds: 20 to 25 MPH (35 to 40 KM/H) |
Added speed to match the weight increase: 25 to 31 MPH (40 to 50 KM/H) |
Dual motor technology for consistently high speeds: 33 to 45 MPH (53 to 72 KM/H) |
Affordable for its capabilities: $600 to $900 |
Solid range for daily commutes: 28 to 34 miles (45 to 55 KM) |
Long range for commuting or off-roading: 40 to 56 miles (64 to 90 KM) |
Dual suspension for comfortable shock absorption |
Next-level suspension technology for potholes, bumpy roads, and even off-roading |
Dual or quadruple suspension systems for a universally comfortable riding experience |
Hassle-free brake system |
Fast acceleration and hill-climbing capabilities |
Robust braking system for peak safety even at high speeds |
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As one of the best electric scooter brands, every Apollo electric scooter is the top of its class. With affordable prices, specs that outperform competitors at virtually every turn, and something for every type of rider, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Why not find it today?
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