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Tom's Guide's pick for hills: up to 32 mph, full suspension, and turn signals on both the handlebars and deck. It weighs 57-65 lb and has a fiddly fold. In July 2025, CPSC announced a recall of about 790 Model Year 2024 City scooters because the stem weld could crack.
Real-world range: Apollo claims 40-43 miles in Eco (9 mph) and about 23 miles in Sport. Tom's Guide (2023 model) rode 9 miles in Sport at about 19 mph using 43% of the battery, so it found the 23-mile Sport estimate accurate.
Weight: 57 lb (single motor) or 65 lb (dual motor), per Tom's Guide's 2023 review
Recalls (CPSC): CPSC recall 25-402 (2025-07-24): about 790 Apollo City Model Year 2024 scooters (serials 4202240300001-4202240301236 and 4202240400001-4202240400764) because the stem weld can crack and break; 10 reports of cracking, four riders came off, one injury (abrasions). Remedy: stop using and get a free replacement stem from Apollo.
Top complaints
- 2024 model recalled for stem cracking
CPSC recall 25-402 (2025-07-24) covers about 790 Model Year 2024 Apollo City scooters sold June 2024-April 2025 (about $1,800). The stem weld can crack and break; Apollo received 10 reports, four riders came off, and one was injured. Owners should stop riding and get a free replacement stem.
- Very heavy, with a finicky fold
Tom's Guide says at nearly 60 lb it's not a first choice for stairs, and securing the folded stem takes too many steps.
- Dim headlight and awkward turn-signal buttons
Tom's Guide found the headlight lit only a small patch at night. The right turn-signal button is by the throttle thumb, and signals switch off after about seven seconds.
What owners love
- Great on hills
Tom's Guide climbed a 9% grade at 20 mph, better than almost every other scooter it has reviewed.
- Comfortable ride
10-inch pneumatic tires and full suspension handled bumps very well (Tom's Guide).
- Visible to traffic
Turn signals on the deck and handlebars, and the taillight flashes whenever you brake. It has regenerative braking plus hand brakes on both sides.
- You live in a walk-up
- You want a light, quick-folding scooter
- You need Apple Find My tracking
- Steep hills
- Riding with traffic at 25-30 mph
- Being seen: front and rear turn signals
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide (best electric scooters): Best for hills (updated 2026-07-29): very powerful, great range and fast, with turn signals front and rear; the headlight could be brighter and it's heavy.
- Tom's Guide (Apollo City 2023 review): Review of the 2023 model: fast and far, but Segway and NIU offer similar range for much less money.