I Tried A $4,000 Ultra Luxury Electric Scooter: The Apollo Pro

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @Sc00terNut-zq3gs
    @Sc00terNut-zq3gs 10 месяцев назад +3

    The Apollo Pro is my second scooter and I love it. I have to ride in traffic often and it's super easy to seamlessly roll with the traffic. It also handles great in pedestrian areas as you can go slower then walking speed if you need. And you give everyone a light show whenever your out riding.

  • @nando603
    @nando603 Год назад +6

    Awesome video! I noticed a potential design flaw at 6:20, though. When you folded the stem down onto the standing platform with the phone still attached to it, the impact seemed strong enough that it could have potentially shattered your phone screen.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +3

      That is a good point. I did not notice that!

    • @nando603
      @nando603 Год назад +2

      @@underdog2400 duhhhh, what if the person forgets? They MUST account for this when they design anything.

    • @nando603
      @nando603 Год назад +1

      @@underdog2400 puddles, nails, and dogs are not something that can be avoidable by the design, but not getting the phone screwed up is!

  • @davidfromdownunder
    @davidfromdownunder Год назад +3

    I’ve owned the Apollo 2022 ‘CITY’ pro the past 12 months and LOVE it! I plan to save up for this model BUT….have you seen Eloi’s 2024 ‘EXPLORE’…. WOW ! Apollo are the APPLE of the electric scooter world

  • @BruceWayne15325
    @BruceWayne15325 Год назад +4

    I see this as an entirely new class of scooter. It's primary purpose seems to be to serve as a secondary vehicle for those that don't want the cost of a second car. The IPX66 waterproofing and waterproof drum brakes mean that this is the first scooter capable of running 365 days a year (in warm climates.) With other scooters you need to find alternate forms of transport on rainy days, but not with the Apollo Pro.
    They really need to market it as such since that's really the target audience. It won't compete in the hyper scooter arena since its performance characteristics are more like the performance scooters, and it won't compete in the performance scooter arena because of its price. It stands alone as a vehicle grade scooter though, and it really shines there.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +2

      Yeah it's definitely in it's own class. It was tough to articulate that in the video and so many people in video comment sections focus on range and top speed for the price

  • @jamesgully0077
    @jamesgully0077 Год назад +5

    Perfect video man. Thanks. I want it but just price needs to come down.

  • @rayneuy3273
    @rayneuy3273 Год назад +2

    Great review!

  • @Sc00terNut
    @Sc00terNut Год назад +3

    I have this scooter. It's pretty decent, but I get the stem wobble at higher speeds.

  • @cheshire_
    @cheshire_ Год назад +1

    I paid about $3k usd for it by being a indiegogo supporter and im pretty happy with the price compared to competitors
    I totally get why people think $4k is way too much and I agree, but I still went with it because most similar specs scooters are more expensive where I live
    cant wait tor receive it :)

  • @DerekBoychuk-h6p
    @DerekBoychuk-h6p Год назад +2

    long pressing on the SPORT mode button inside settings will unlock LUDO mode ;)

  • @Nickeryoung
    @Nickeryoung 8 месяцев назад

    I have a question. If I put my phone on pocket, the speaker still working? Because I don’t need to look at screen when I am riding

  • @johnm7882
    @johnm7882 Год назад +1

    Top notch video Mike.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +2

      Thanks so much! I have really been spending a lot of time on these videos. I am happy to hear you liked it.

    • @nsarmy557
      @nsarmy557 Год назад +1

      I really like the very high quality videos. On the gt2 one I am sad to here you don’t do day in the life’s.😢

  • @QLaCarver
    @QLaCarver Год назад +2

    So how would you compare the Apollo Pro against the Segway GT2? I also noticed that both have sales going on right now and would love to know your thoughts.

    • @gtone339
      @gtone339 Год назад +1

      The GT2 is cheaper than the Apollo Pro

    • @karmaschannel6944
      @karmaschannel6944 Год назад +3

      😅 the Segway is much better.

    • @mikefox181
      @mikefox181 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@karmaschannel6944no it's not.. Segway doesn't have the light ing appollo does . And the speed dies at %30

  • @robo1989
    @robo1989 2 месяца назад

    Nice jacket, which brand is it? Can you share the link of it ? I didn't find any information under more info

  • @OscarTorres-br8wl
    @OscarTorres-br8wl Год назад +2

    Please take it easy. I want to have Mike O’Brien for long. 😮😂. Great job

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +3

      Don't worry, I always wear plenty of safety gear

    • @ghs7714
      @ghs7714 10 месяцев назад

      Mmm ur sexy ​@MikeOBrienMedia

  • @GarbageMan2025
    @GarbageMan2025 2 месяца назад

    Please note, it no longer comes with the IOT connectivity*** They also extracted the wireless charger on the stem. A latch was added along with a rubber strap to keep the neck clamp from breaking.

  • @allenmaroon9231
    @allenmaroon9231 Год назад +38

    In 12 months, this scooter will be 2500 dollars

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +20

      And I think that would be a great price for it!

    • @jagwindersingh533
      @jagwindersingh533 Год назад +5

      they will just discontinue it 😂😂

    • @vwbora26
      @vwbora26 Год назад +5

      That would be below cost price, more realisticly it could be priced between 3k and 4k

    • @gtone339
      @gtone339 Год назад +4

      The Segway GT2's price dropped since it launched back in 2022.

    • @vwbora26
      @vwbora26 Год назад +6

      @@gtone339 Segway sells more scooters and probably absorbed already the cost of R&D and molds for the parts of the scooter.
      Personally I think the Pro ( 95 lbs) is the limit for me to haul a scooter up the stairs in my condo also The Pro will be pretty rare and unique wich I find nice and personnaly I think the GT2 is Ugly and look tacky.

  • @nsarmy557
    @nsarmy557 Год назад

    I think it would be cool if you did a e scooter called the ls7+. It goes a bit faster is a bit more bulky and does much better suspension. Surprisingly even though it’s higher performance it still costs less at around 2700$ around now. Because this scooter is better at going high speeds you won’t feel as much shaking as this scooter. The video would be cool if you compared scooters that chose high performance over nice features for computing like that speaker that your thing had. I might compare the gt2 or maby this scooter, that choice does not matter to much because they are similar types of scooters. Any way hope you liked my suggestion, also which scooter do you like more gt2 or this one? Thanks for the video.

    • @mikefox181
      @mikefox181 10 месяцев назад

      It's a garbage scooter I had it.. it broke down quick.. brakes went, headlight. Almost fell off after 2 weeks.. got a flat really easy.. and it's a pain because you get a flat when riding .. the tires are not self healing.. your fucked.

  • @sowjimsc09
    @sowjimsc09 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is cool I want to buy one

  • @brandon2755
    @brandon2755 Год назад +1

    Every single tech youtuber in my feed today: Nothing phone 2!?!
    Mike: yeah anyways, here's a scooter.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +2

      Just trying to keep things interesting! I have the nothing phone 2 but I didn't want to just make a regular review for the embargo lift like everyone else.

    • @nicolasmaximus2286
      @nicolasmaximus2286 Год назад

      ​@@MikeOBrienMediaSteep hill test is due.Thank you Mike.😊

  • @albertoteixeira4532
    @albertoteixeira4532 Год назад

    Where can I buy this jacket you are wearing ?

  • @gunstargizmo
    @gunstargizmo 4 месяца назад

    The price also includes premium service and materials. It isn’t just about performance and features. I’m sure you could find some Chinese scooter with 6000w motors and a 60ah battery, but I doubt the motor and batteries will be high quality. Also, Apollo offers amazing customer service that stands behind their products. Apollo is the Apple of scooter manufacturers.

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx 4 месяца назад

      premium services such as the GPS is sadly behind a monthly paywall. Anything else i dont see too much as premium, more like "the least quality i would expect", but my demands are high.
      "6000w motors and a 60ah battery, but I doubt the motor and batteries will be high quality"
      absolutely, im with you, a friend has such a scooter (2x5000W, 72V 45Ah battery), i mean sure, its FAST, its range despite going 60-100 km/h all the time is amazing, when he rides "normal" like 15-45 km/h the scooter doesnt even need the front motor and is best ridden with single motor (AND Eco Mode...)
      But then if i see my Vsett10+, i rather would pick it again despite some "issues" (high level crying...):
      - i cant go constant >55 km/h without losing a lot of range
      - At all... i come "just" about 35-60 km, while this friends chinese scooter goes EASILY 100km while still pushing it hard, more like 150 km with a SINGLE CHARGE.
      - Also, the Vsett is faster in overheating limits than the "cheap" chinese scooter when pushing it hard nonstop, but yeah 2800W vs 10000W nominal power and 10" vs 13" tires as well 36 kg vs close to 60 kg scooter so nearly double the weight.
      Fast scooters need to be VERY robust and reliable, and i would count the Apollo Pro into those fast scooter category (anything beyond 60 km/h is fast as fk for a "small" scooter)

  • @landsurfmarin
    @landsurfmarin Год назад

    Cool review, but how can you not include any range test? Many people report range much lower than actually advertised.

  • @GearWave
    @GearWave 11 месяцев назад

    Just got mine. Can't believe you have to stuff all of that wire from stem into the bottom of the stem assembly.

  • @ocr1040
    @ocr1040 Год назад

    It seems like your feet barely fit on the deck. How does the deck size compare to the Segway GT?

  • @ongxa35z
    @ongxa35z Год назад

    Hey Mike, what helmet are you wearing?

  • @christianchata4039
    @christianchata4039 10 месяцев назад

    Where did you get your jacket?

  • @princecharles3452
    @princecharles3452 Год назад

    What app did you use to measure the accleration

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +2

      That was actually the Apollo app, so take it with a grain of salt
      Edit: What app would you like to see used? Or what device? I am open to suggestions for improvement in future videos!

    • @princecharles3452
      @princecharles3452 Год назад +1

      @@MikeOBrienMedia I have been using the app (speed logic). The app is very good but I can't comment on how accurate it is, this is why I asked what app you used. I expect the Apollo app you used to be accurate as possible because of the inbuilt GPS.
      The "speed logic app" function in two ways which give different results. It can start counting either using your phone accelerometer to detect movement using live offline GPS.

    • @princecharles3452
      @princecharles3452 Год назад

      @@MikeOBrienMedia I appreciate your reply.

    • @princecharles3452
      @princecharles3452 Год назад +1

      @@MikeOBrienMedia I did an acceleration test at 0-15mph using this app, and I got 2.95 seconds. This was done with my Xiaomi mi 3 scooter that I modded
      The scooter features the original 300w motor on the front and an aftermarket 350w motor in the rear, a 60v 12ah battery and 2× 25a controllers.
      I don't know how accurate it is because I got 3seconds when I did the test using my accelerometer and not the GPS.
      I will be very glad to see you do an acceleration test with this app.

  • @americatheblind5820
    @americatheblind5820 Год назад +1

    When do the real reviews come out?

  • @davidfromdownunder
    @davidfromdownunder Год назад +2

    Hey Mike, check out ‘Electric Scooter Insider’s’ latest review / content as he lists and shows the coming accessories for the PRO that includes a seat, full protective canopy and rear shelf with attachable basket. This will be ideal for food delivery services such as Uber Eats, etc in major cities. I could see this being a no brainer investment for anyone making a living from such a service.

  • @Ravens____8LJ
    @Ravens____8LJ Год назад +2

    Amazing recommendation, that's 6 months of my rent right there.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад +6

      Yeah this thing is very expensive! Also that's awesome that your rent is so low. The average rent in the US is around $1,700.

    • @drill_fiend1097
      @drill_fiend1097 Год назад

      Do you have roommates? That rent is amazing!

    • @Ravens____8LJ
      @Ravens____8LJ Год назад +1

      @drill_fiend1097 Nope, I don't even live in the States.

    • @drill_fiend1097
      @drill_fiend1097 Год назад

      @@Ravens____8LJ oh well... i used to pay like waay less when I was living somewhere else.

    • @Ravens____8LJ
      @Ravens____8LJ Год назад

      @@drill_fiend1097 What people pay for cages in New York is ridiculous 🙄

  • @toolate6971
    @toolate6971 Год назад

    You can place your phone in landscape so you can still see the built-in screen.

  • @richardhall-trafford8653
    @richardhall-trafford8653 Год назад

    Dude good video I had a electric bike motorcycle and scooter I just stuck between scooter and bike.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад

      Thanks! I love how fast these things are improving. It's still so early for electric bikes/scooters

  • @marqessanzcora4089
    @marqessanzcora4089 Год назад +2

    Cool jacket

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад

      Thanks! It is the Klim Dakar from Revzilla

    • @stanthefeline
      @stanthefeline Год назад

      @@MikeOBrienMedia Seriously you should consider modeling in these videos as well~ One stone hits two birds.

  • @domenicsandri2740
    @domenicsandri2740 Год назад

    I want it. Where’s my discount?

  • @vwbora26
    @vwbora26 Год назад +1

    I'm sure you are Engineering Explain's brother

  • @davidfromdownunder
    @davidfromdownunder Год назад +2

    Another thing Apollo are doing differently to their competitors is the low maintenance features, such as self healing tyres / tires (I’m Aussie we spell it differently) drum brakes and best regen brake technology with 10% power being returned to the best in class Samsung battery cells. And who else other than this company go through 6 prototypes and extensive testing before releasing to the market? This PRO model is designed and built to last YEARS, if I were living close to home and in an apartment in the city I wouldn’t think twice about purchasing.
    Eloi, Chris, Mac and the entire Apollo team are leading the way in design, build quality and ground breaking innovative tech, eating their opposition for breakfast… “ Nom, nom, nom”

  • @TheRailwayDrone
    @TheRailwayDrone 9 месяцев назад

    I can't for the life of me understand why they cannot make this brand of scooter easier to carry. I have the Apollo city pro and it is a bitch to carry up the stairs. And I have a narrow hallway in my condo so carrying sideways will be tough. Regardless, this will most likely be my next scooter.

  • @drill_fiend1097
    @drill_fiend1097 Год назад +2

    Slower than GT2, but it has so many better features that makes it much more practical than the Segway!
    But it should be priced on or a bit below indiegogo price (3k)

  • @corndog9482
    @corndog9482 Год назад +1

    GT-series seems more appealing to me.

  • @Modj-j5m
    @Modj-j5m Год назад +2

    Why wouldn't anyone want to play music on a scooter 🤔 through a speaker. 😂😂😂

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад

      I never play music around public parks or near trails but if I am on a loud road, I don't see why not. The speaker could be higher quality, but I am happy to see it as an option at least!

  • @MinecraftGamingDaniel_Fong
    @MinecraftGamingDaniel_Fong Год назад

    Lol he said disk breaks but it uses drum breaks cuz they are more easy to maintain

  • @frenchalien9108
    @frenchalien9108 11 месяцев назад

    You should try a 20 000$ weped scooter

  • @gotechakash
    @gotechakash Год назад

    Woahhh 😮

  • @chadhyde7579
    @chadhyde7579 7 месяцев назад

    Two things that were completely wrong. One the Apollo pro is not a super scooter. 40 mph scooter is not a super scooter or a hyper scooter. It's just a mid-grade scooter.

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx 4 месяца назад

      doesnt matter.... i see just 3 "classes"... just scooters, those legal, 10-15 mph toys. "Performance" Scooters which are in the range of 30-60 mph and about 2000-5000W constant motor power, and anything beyond 5000W rated power (so anyways even more peak power,...) already coming more towards "hyper/super" scooter.
      But hyper/super scooters i dont understand.... thats stupid! scooters need to be "small" and convenient, if you go for super/hyper scooters.... better watch out for a electric motorcycle with even more power and its USEABLE!!!

  • @skyrunnernl
    @skyrunnernl Год назад +1

    Either that is a giant scooter or you re much shorter than I thought. Either way, that thing is an accident waiting to happen.

  • @DirtySouth56
    @DirtySouth56 Год назад

    Did they really charge ppl to find something they bought. Thats fucked up

  • @ProbloxdTIME
    @ProbloxdTIME 3 месяца назад

    it does not have disc brakes its drum brakes

  • @NewSlaughter
    @NewSlaughter Год назад

    I think their price gouging just a little bit

  • @karmaschannel6944
    @karmaschannel6944 Год назад

    How can you look in the camera and call it luxury. Luxury means room and quality The deck is too short, the rear suspension is a joke. No travel. No real improvement in range. The neck to stem design is horrible it takes up so much Deck space. But it looks cool. 😅 Can't wait to hear the real world complaints and disappointment 😅 I've already heard it's weak climbing hills.

  • @AtomicB-zq2cw
    @AtomicB-zq2cw 8 месяцев назад

    Most of the extra features are either unnecessary or otherwise furnished aftermarket. Monthly fee for a GPS device you can ad on yourself for no fees. At exactly half the price of this scooter the Vsett 10XR comes with dual 1400W motors and a 50 V 28 amp battery, specs that leave this double priced scooter in the dust.

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx 4 месяца назад

      Now even a "upgraded" version called the "Vsett10 Apex"
      A shame they ditched the 28Ah version for a removable battery, luckily i have the "OG" Vsett10+ with Nutt brakes and enough space for the 60V 35Ah alienrides battery.

  • @shanew7361
    @shanew7361 Год назад +1

    Way overpriced and not competing with better escooters and ebikes with more features, range, and lower pricing.

    • @underdog2400
      @underdog2400 Год назад +1

      Name a better scooter?

    • @vwbora26
      @vwbora26 Год назад +1

      Name a scooter with more features and lower pricing

  • @morriemariani9646
    @morriemariani9646 Год назад

    overpriced bigtime but bice scooter but i definitley would not pay rrp

  • @elvinilogy
    @elvinilogy Год назад

    Why would anyone pay this much for scooter 😂 buy nui scooter 4 times cheaper ...

  • @americatheblind5820
    @americatheblind5820 Год назад

    Marketing buzz incoming... 'new class of scooter'. Why is everyone saying this? If by new class you mean spending 4k for 2.5k worth of performance than I agree. If by new you mean paying 1k more for less battery and speed compared to nami and wolf king, and it can't compete with GT2 for build or ride quality. Drum brakes, small deck, rubber puck for rear suspension. Sorry it's a joke at 4k.

  • @harrison00xXx
    @harrison00xXx 4 месяца назад

    The Intro alone makes clear you have not really tested the scooter much, but you tried your best the short amount of time and range you had with it so its fine.
    Something you have NEVER seen:
    -A built in bluetooth speaker? I got a basic 25$ Anker Bluetooth speaker and its better than this one. Also, unnecessary stuff which can and WILL fail.
    - built in GPS is not really special, and the issue with this GPS you mentioned.... its a rental model you have to pay monthly (and its A LOT!)
    - 360 surround lighting? Come on, even garbage scooters get RGB lights so they look more special. Nothing special about too much (and illegal...) lights.
    - a PHONE MOUNT? OH COME ON, I NEED IT, i never knew how i.... wait phone mounts are nothing special as well, and if the scooter doesnt have it, you can buy at least a very good one ;)
    I know, its a damn good scooter, by far one of the most premium/high quality ones which are still FAST, i tested it as well and nearly pulled the trigger on it, luckily i found a much better 2nd hand deal for less than half the money (highly modified Vsett10+)
    My Vsett10+ is also much better fitting me, i like to fine adjust and change stuff, therefor, 125 and 165mm standard shock length and a big pool of options from EXA 291R which are actually on it and soon i will try out DNM air suspension.
    Also, the stock Nutt hydraulic brakes are on its last legs and Magura MT5 disc brakes are ready to be built in with even bigger rotors.
    In the end, i enjoy the Vsett much more - its faster with a 2x100A VESC based controller, its more stable especially with steering damper, only the smaller tires are somewhat "annoying" where the Apollo Pro is just a near perfect mix out of suspension quality/comfort and tire size.

    • @keyoske
      @keyoske 3 месяца назад

      The biggest problem with the Vsett is that is looks like "Chicken Scratch" compare to the Apollo Pro lol......

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx 3 месяца назад

      @@keyoske i would have said the opposite.

    • @keyoske
      @keyoske 3 месяца назад

      @@harrison00xXx When it comes to automobiles, they say that there's an ass for every seat. That same saying goes for ugly scooters like the Vsett. I guess some people only care about performance :(

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx 3 месяца назад

      @@keyoske no i got the Vsett10+ because it also looks much better than the other options i had

    • @keyoske
      @keyoske 3 месяца назад

      @@harrison00xXx it is, what it is. Safe travels :)

  • @jonathanramirez6184
    @jonathanramirez6184 5 месяцев назад

    Overpriced

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx 4 месяца назад

      Yes, it is, as MOST performance scooters are.
      But Apollo has really high quality components, unlike many (premium!!!!) brands which use cheap bearings, bolts etc. and a lot of people buying 2000-4000$ Scooters have bearing issues etc after just 500 km or so which is UNACCEPTABLE for any >2000$ performance scooter.
      I have a Vsett10, pretty much the most power/speed/stability and a lot of comfort you can get for money, and i still would say its price is ridicilously high. Especially since there are a lot of things to be replaced or added at best even before riding it (bolts, ALL screws, gaskets, better suspension,...), which add another 500-800$ on the already >2000$ initial price tag.

  • @francisking1497
    @francisking1497 Год назад

    The deck is so small 😂😂😂😂

  • @etric4947
    @etric4947 Год назад +2

    All nice but overpriced.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Год назад

      I don't disagree. I am curious, what do you think is the right price for this? Did you agree with my suggested price in the video?

    • @etric4947
      @etric4947 Год назад

      @@MikeOBrienMedia I agree with your suggested price . $ 2900 in Canadian money. And the high speed wobble is also a turn off for me.Thanks for showing .

    • @underdog2400
      @underdog2400 Год назад

      @@etric4947you could have gotten it yesterday for $3100 if you did the indiegogo. Which is not far from $2900 at all.

  • @darkozivko7683
    @darkozivko7683 Год назад +1

    52V,40MPH...4000..GTFO!!!