Launched lower than two years in the past, the unique Apollo Phantom electrical scooter showcased the corporate’s first all-original scooter design. It set the stage for a brand new wave of e-scooters that had been now not only a assortment of off-the-shelf elements, however fairly a purpose-built commuting machine. Now the corporate is again with the all new Apollo Phantom 2023, a robust dual-motor electrical scooter that reaches quick high speeds whereas nonetheless specializing in management and luxury as properly.

The brand new Apollo Phantom 2023 electrical scooter makes quite a few main enhancements to the design.

One of many key elements of the brand new scooter is that the corporate didn’t solely concentrate on stuffing in additional energy and greater batteries – a trademark of the electrical scooter business of late – however targeted on controllability as properly.

And having met a number of of the Apollo group final 12 months, I can let you know simply how severe they’re about constructing ground-up electrical scooters that ship extra than simply energy, however fairly truly enhance the using expertise as properly.

Living proof is the Montreal, Canada-based firm’s proprietary Mach 1 digital velocity controller.

As Apollo defined:

The brand new and improved MACH1 controller producing 25 Amps of energy per motor permits for improved high velocity and acceleration. The 52V system mixed with the effectivity and efficiency of the MACH1 controller will allow a high velocity of 41 mph (66 km/h), beforehand solely attainable by the 60V model. This permits us to carry an equally performing scooter with linked options at a cheaper price than the Phantom 60V. The subsequent-generation MACH1 controller is proudly designed in Montreal and is unique to Apollo.

Reaching that most velocity of 41 mph (66 km/h) requires placing the scooter in “Ludo Mode,” which unleashes 1,200 watts of energy from every of the 2 motors.

Along with the brand new controller, the interface and contact factors additionally get a remake.

A bigger throttle paddle makes it simpler to function the scooter, particularly whereas sporting gloves.

The Apollo Phantom 2023 consists of highly effective regenerative braking that not solely helps complement the scooter’s personal entrance and rear mechanical disc brakes, but in addition helps dump power again into the battery. The regenerative braking is activated through a second throttle on the left handlebar, permitting riders to dial within the actual quantity of regen they need. I examined out an identical setup on the corporate’s smaller Apollo Metropolis, and it was a a lot nicer solution to function the regenerative braking that might almost change the necessity to use mechanical brakes.

The display can also be new, creating a bigger visible middle for the entire scooter’s essential knowledge. The redesigned display reduces glare due to positioning the show panel nearer to the protecting cowl.

The Apollo Phantom 2023 additionally joins the corporate’s rising line of sensible scooters that integrates with the corporate’s smartphone app, permitting you to make the most of elevated options resembling GPS navigation immediately on the handlebars.

LED lighting is present in each the entrance and rear, although it will get an improve up entrance with new flip indicators.

Quadruple spring suspension and 10-inch tires additionally make the trip higher on tough streets.

It’s not nearly new controllability and fancy options, although, because the Apollo Phantom 2023 has the velocity and energy to hold with the large scooters.

Along with the 40+ mph speeds from the AWD setup, the big 52V 23.4Ah battery gives 1,788 Wh of capability. That’s sufficient battery for a variety of as much as 40 miles (64 km), at the least for those who’re not attempting to do it at high velocity on a regular basis.

The 77 lb (35 kg) scooter actually isn’t mild, nevertheless it’s constructed ruggedly sufficient to assist riders as much as 300 lb (136 kg).

The scooter is now obtainable to order, priced at US $2,299 within the states or CAD $2,699 north of the border.