Explore 2.0

Hello everyone, I've been looking at posts on this forum for about 2-months now, trying to figure out what scooter I should get. Despite looking at dozens of threads, I've found myself getting more confused as to what fits my needs with the plethora of information. I have also never owned an electric scooter before. Here are the things I'm trying to consider when buying... **Specifications** Weight: 215 Height: 6'1 Distance to work: 1 mile Work Commute: Urban environment, straight line with a few stoplights Elevation: There are about two 10-15% inclines on my commute, both ways. Budget: Ideally under $750, but I have flexibility to go up to $1000 Road Conditions: Nothing incredibly rough, but something that can handle the transitions from crosswalks, sidewalks, and roads easily Speed: I don't think I would need anything faster than 20-25 mph Weather: Upstate New York (seasonal weather), although the cold weather for 6 months of the year (very cold for 2-3 months), and snow should be noted Other Notes: Range isn't that important to me since I can charge it at work or at home, and I would appreciate a nicer suspension so that the ride isn't uncomfortable despite being short. I also don't have an issue with a heavier scooter. **What I have considered/looked at** Navee GT3 Pro $549 Segway G2 Max $699 NIU KQi 300X $727 Do you think what I'm looking at is "overbuying" my situation? I just don't want to be in a situation where I go cheap on something, and it goes bad on me within a year. Thank you all for any recommendations! **Update #1** Decided to go with the Apollo Explorer 2.0 I will provide updates as I begin to use it. Thank you all for the recommendations! **Update #2** The Scooter arrived less than a week after I purchased it. The packaging looked a little beat up and a silica gel packet exploded during travel (had to move my cat to another room) but the scooter itself was in good condition. The assembly portion was pretty seamless as there’s only a few screws and a few step, but the most obnoxious part was feeding the extra cable length into the stem to put the handlebars onto the stem, there’s not a lot of space and you don’t want the wires to pinch so I had to spend 10 minutes getting it right. Battery was about 80% when it arrived and the tire air pressure was fine. Overall though, it was a fairly easy process. I took it on its first ride and it rode wonderfully. The suspension is fantastic with sidewalk elevation changes or potholes in the road. Even at my weight it got to 24/25 in straightaways and crushed hills going 20+ mph. The range in the app is very honest and will change based on your riding practices if you choose that setting. My only small comment is I wish they incudes the phone mount with the scooter. I’m already paying nearly $1k USD after tax for it and it’s a small add that would add lots of convenience. Another note on the App is the ride tracking feature only works if the app is actively open. My app closes since my phone locks after 2 minutes of no use so it can be frustrating trying to track rides. Overall I’m satisfied with the scooter and it was everything I hoped for and a little more. Would definitely recommend this scooter to anyone who wants a good all-around scooter that can tackle hills.

I think most of the scooters listed will climb up 15% grade at that weight. They usually use a 150 or 165 lbs as the weight for the specified range at the slowest speed and hill climbing ability. 170 is only a tiny bit over. I think the two best bets for you are probably the to be released VX2 lite or the Apollo Go. They'll probably be pretty similar in price, around $900-$1k is my guess for the VX2 lite, and the Go is currently available from Bestbuy for $850. Apollo Explorer 2.0 is also an option but it weighs a bit more at 60 lbs. So if you can deal with the weight, it's a good alternative to the Go, and is also currently $850 on Apollo's website.

Oh man, that's crazy, like literally a present for pushing so hard! One thing to consider is whether she will want to transport the scooter in the car to go scoot elsewhere. If scooting straight from home, I'd probably lean to the Explorer 2.0. It's got the largest battery, best range, and I think the best hill climbing ability of the three. It's 60 lbs, middle between the Go and the 65 lbs ZT3 pro. Go is under 50 lbs, so if wanting to transport in the car, that would be the one to get. But it actually has less torque and acceleration than the Explore despite being dual motor, with smaller wheels. And the range is the shortest. I guess if she's strong or she'll have help lifting in and out of car, the 60 lbs of the Explore should be no problem. Another brand to consider is VMAX, just don't know if they sell in Canada. Their 2025 line are solid scooters for the price. They do cost a little more than the ones currently on your list though, but with higher speed and more range. The VX2 Hub is about 55-57 lbs, and gets over 33 mph. You can see the big battery version went 36 miles in Tom's 20mph speed limited test.

Go doesn't have QC issues, it's the City that has them. In addition to Go, I'd put a couple Ninebot scooters and another Apollo at the top of the list: \-Max G3 $800 open box on ebay if they still have them \-ZT3 Pro which is good to ride on rougher terrain including bumps on the road \-Apollo Explore 2.0 newer release from Apollo with more torque than the Go even though it's 1 motor I think all these scooters are IPX6 so should be fine to ride through rain. If you haven't ridden scooters before, you might discover they are quite fun to ride recreationally, and you end up riding it more than you thought you would. So one advantage of the Go in that department is it would be the easiest one to put in your car to transport elsewhere for joyrides.

I've beta-tested the Apollo Explore 2.0, I would say that can fit the bill for you.

The Apollo Go and Explore 2.0 are durable. What are you talking about? I would understand the hesitation if you were talking about the Apollo City, but even that one has had its stem revised.

A more powerful single motor will also do hills. For example the Apollo Explore 2.0 is better up hills than their Go, although speed limited to a lower top speed for some reason (must not want my money). I watched the only video review in existence of the Ausom L2 Max single motor and it slowed from 31 to 20 up a hill, but if you're cruising at 19 ... you just need extra capability. The VMAX VX2 Gear has a geared motor and possibly can outclimb anything, but only goes 19. Also dual motor doesn't really increase maximum incline, watch the ESG hill climb of the Climber on the steepest hill in San Fran, he had to lean forward until his stomach touched the display to keep the front wheel from spinning. Dual motor is is more about getting up normal hills at speed. I don't like the idea of turning off the front motor and just dragging it around, although probably no better dragging around a bigger single motor. A better "feature" is when they have the same big battery in a single motor version, just good luck finding any reviews with the dual version getting all the attention. I don't really look at scooters going towards $2K. Most interested in the bottom end Hiley, Eahora. Also the VX2 Hub, less off road-y but stealthy. Understated looks, Beast mode is hidden and doesn't even show on the display.

Between those models, its a no brainer. Get the apollo go or the explore. I personally always lean towards dual motors, which the explore does not have even though its not a slouch. If your hill isnt that steep, im sure the expore will handle it just fine. You have to have a very powerful motor for a single motor scooter to get up a hill, but its possible. The go will hit 28mph (45.10km/h), the explore 25 (40.2km/h) That said, id pick the GO in your situation. Higher top speed, very reliable.