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First Look: Apollo Phantom 2.0

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We’ve now had our first look at the Apollo Phantom 2.0 – or an early prototype, in any case. It’s still in beta testing, and a lot of details for the production version are still getting ironed out. But we’ve got a good idea of what to expect when the fully-redesigned Phantom starts shipping next year (more on that in a moment).

Our prototype is gunmetal gray, like the Apollo Pro. The final Phantom 2.0 is going to be black, as a Phantom should be. In any color, it looks like a more compact Apollo Pro, except the deck has a longer, leaner shape to it, and it has a lot of the same features in the cockpit, including Apollo’s now-standard Quad Lock option to use your phone or the built-in dot matrix display.

While it lacks a wireless charging option, the new Phantom will expand even more on the Pro’s innovations with two different flavors: a standard Phantom 2.0 and the Phantom Stellar, an upgraded version with something never before seen on an Apollo electric scooter: hydraulic brakes and shocks. 

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Disclaimer

Almost everything here is subject to change. Apollo scooters are triple-tested, as they say, logging thousands of miles at the factory, in a beta testing program, and finally, in the labs where they get UL certifications and the highest IP ratings in our database. 

Exclusive ESG Coupon Code – Act Fast!

Something that’s not subject to change is that pre-orders will start October 10th. Use our link and go pre-order your Phantom 2.0, and use our exclusive coupon code that will save an additional $100 off the pre-order price. The one catch is that it only works for the first 25 pre-orders in the United States and the first 25 pre-orders in Canada. 

Pricing & Shipping 

Right now, the Apollo Phantom V4 is on sale for $2,099. The Phantom 2.0 should launch in the low- to mid-$2000s when it comes out on October 10th, and the Phantom Stellar will be priced in the low to mid 3000s when it launches, and that’s going to be a special pre-order price. 

The Phantom V4 is available now. Order one today, it ships within 24 hours and arrives in two to six days. The standard Phantom 2.0, if you pre-order on October 10th, will ship sometime in March 2025. And the Stellar comes later – mid-2025 at the earliest.



Apollo Phantom 2.0 & Phantom Steller Specs (Subject to Change)

MakeApolloApollo
ModelPhantom 2.0Phantom Stellar
Weight90 lbs93 lbs
Motor power (nominal)2 x 1500W2 x 3000W
Motor power (peak)2 x 1750W2 x 3350W
ControllerMach 2Mach 3
Top Speed44 mph 53 mph
Range50 mi 56 mi
Battery capacity52V 27Ah60V 30Ah
Max rider weight330 lbs330 lbs
Brake typeSemi-road dual disc brakesHydraulic 4-piston brakes
Tire type11″ tubeless self-healing11″ tubeless self-healing
Suspension typeDual springDual hydraulic DNM
Built-in lights360360
Water resistanceIP66IP66
UL CertificationUL2272UL2272
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Our Video First Look

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Apollo Phantom 2.0 Performance Estimates

When the production versions of these scooters come out, we’ll be the first to get them, and we will fully test them for range, speed, hill climbing, and so on. For now, we’ve got a good idea what to expect, and we’ll compare the early version with the V4. Let’s start with top speed. 

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Speed

The Phantom V4 goes 40.5 miles per hour, that’s an ESG certified number. For the Phantom 2.0, we’re expecting around 44 miles per hour for Standard version and 53 miles per hour for the Stellar version. That’s way faster than any Phantom has gone before.

Acceleration

When it comes to acceleration, we’re going to look at 0 to 30 times. Again, the Phantom V4, we know, goes 0 to 30 in 7.1 seconds. For the Phantom 2.0, Apollo estimates 6 seconds. And for the Stellar, they estimate 4 seconds from 0 to 30 mph. Both scooters, of course, come with Ludo Mode.

So, for the Phantom 2.0 , that puts acceleration along the lines of a Dualtron Victor Luxury, the Mantis scooters, or a Wolf Warrior X. And the Stellar version will possibly be as fast as a Dualtron X Limited from 0 to 30, or a Storm Limited or Segway GT2. That is very quick.

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Range

We estimate that the new Phantom 2.0 will cover 35 miles in the real world and the Stellar will go about 42 miles. Both of them have much bigger batteries than the one in the Phantom V4, and they use different cells.

The original Phantom V4 uses 18650 cells, but the 2.0 and Stellar are both getting Samsung 21700 cells. These are more energy dense, so you get more range per pound out of them. 

Suspension

We all know the Phantom V4 has quad spring suspension. The Phantom 2.0 goes to a mono shock based suspension and it has just springs at front and rear where the Stellar gets fully adjustable hydraulic suspension, both front and rear. 

Now, when they made the original Phantom, they used a shock size nobody else uses, so you can’t get aftermarket shocks for it. The Phantom 2.0 uses a standard size shock, so you’re going to be able to find a lot of other shocks to fit if you want to upgrade. 

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Pre-Order Now and Save $100

We explore even more differences between the Phantom V4 and the new Phantom 2.0 and Phantom Stellar in our video first look above, so check it out, use code ESGPHANTOM, and do it soon to save $100. Check back soon for more Apollo Phantom 2.0 news and updates! 

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Paul Somerville

Electric Scooter Guide's Editor-in-Chief is a seasoned expert in the electric scooter industry. With a wide-ranging background that includes managing scooter warehouses, selling thousands of motorcycles, and restoring high value (+1M) European sports cars, his expertise is unmatched. Having personally tested over 200 electric scooters, he offers invaluable insights and recommendations to our readers. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, as his diverse skill set and extensive experience ensure top-notch reviews.

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