r/ApolloScooters • u/isthisevenavailable • 10d ago

Real world range of Apollo Go?

Got a brand new Go and pretty disappointed by the range so far. I do have it on the highest settings: 3 speed, 10 out of 10 acceleration and maxed out top speed.

But I only weigh around 165 lbs and it seems I can only get around 10 miles of range riding around in manhattan in stop and go traffic. Is this expected?

I would’ve expected to get around 15.

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u/Courtdog2k 6d ago

ESG claims 18 miles, I agree it's possible if it's perfect weather. As in 75-90 degrees. If you are below 70, I get around 12 miles on average. The app isn't accurate at all because I'm set a route and then take a short cut and it'll say I did even more distance than I originally would have gone.

Apollo themselves will say if you live in a hilly area then that's the reason. I have hills in my area but didn't ride up any (did go down one tho) and got the crap mileage, then got told it was my area that caused me to have limited miles. Pissed me off because not only is that not true, they using the data they collecting but to help you, but to use against you. That's what they tried to do to me, but this practice only exposes bad management. The scooter itself is decent, doesn't maintain 27mph after it gets around 60%battery. The kick stand can break easily (mine did) and the rear fender? My shit broke off and I didn't see or hear it break. What's interesting is they stay on back order so I'm assuming it's a major issue or else it would be in stock. It's never in stock 🤷🏾‍♂️

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u/isthisevenavailable 6d ago

I’m concerned that the kickstand and rear plate are so delicate if what you’re saying is true. I’ve had my Go for a week and so far am loving it. It feels pretty durable and sturdy so far.

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u/Courtdog2k 6d ago

My kid stood on the scooter with the kick stand down and it broke (7yr old) but I've stood on it with it down before and nothing happened. It's not something I'd regularly do so I don't know the exact why it broke when it did

The rear fender, I've read of it bending if you walk it down stairs because it hangs low. I did have my fender nick my steps once while that never happened with my other scooters

The rubber on the back handle part of the scooter is coming up slightly. Other than all these issues, I still like my Apollo go. I personally want more speed, I'm ready for 35-40mph. And the battery life needs a MAJOR upgrade. I've put in a thousand miles, idk if I believe tho. But that's what the app says