Apollo City 2022 vs Angwatt F1 NEW - Slick City Commuter Meets Budget Street Brawler

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The overall winner here is the ANGWATT F1 NEW: it delivers bigger real-world performance, longer range and outrageous value for money at a fraction of the Apollo's price. It rides like a budget muscle scooter that someone accidentally priced as a commuter toy. The Apollo City 2022 still makes sense if you want a more polished, integrated machine with better weather resistance, lower-maintenance brakes and a more "office-friendly" look and feel. Choose the Apollo if you're a daily all-weather commuter who values refinement and support; choose the Angwatt if you want maximum speed, range and fun per euro and don't mind a bit of tinkering. If you care about your wallet as much as your grin, you'll want to read the full comparison below.

Electric scooters have finally grown up. On one side you've got machines like the Apollo City 2022, designed by a Canadian team obsessed with integration, clean lines and app-driven niceties. On the other side, budget bruisers like the Angwatt F1 NEW stomp in with big batteries, big motors and a "who needs polish when you've got power?" attitude.

I've spent serious saddle time on both, through wet weekday commutes and dry weekend mischief. One of them feels like a carefully thought-out urban vehicle; the other like a discount hot-rod that escaped from the warehouse with the wrong price tag attached. If you're torn between paying more for refinement or less for raw performance, keep reading - this is exactly that fight.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

On paper, these two shouldn't be direct enemies. The Apollo City 2022 sits in the upper mid-range commuter class: premium price, proprietary chassis, app, high water resistance, lots of integration. It's aimed at riders upgrading from rental scooters to a "real vehicle" for daily city use.

The Angwatt F1 NEW operates in an entirely different financial universe, costing well under half of what the Apollo usually asks. Yet it brings comparable - and in some cases stronger - performance, bigger battery and a surprisingly plush ride. It's the classic "how on earth is this so cheap?" scooter.

They clash because many riders face the same dilemma: stretch the budget for a refined, brand-backed commuter, or gamble on a direct-import powerhouse that promises more speed and range for far less money. Both weigh roughly the same, both sit in the "serious scooter, not a toy" category, and both can comfortably replace public transport for medium-length commutes. That makes this a very real cross-shopping scenario.

Design & Build Quality

Pick up the Apollo City 2022 and the first impression is: "someone actually designed this." The chassis flows in one continuous shape, cables are tucked away, lights and display are neatly integrated. The rubber deck and tidy stem look like they belong in a modern office lobby. In the hands, tolerances feel tight, the folding latch closes with a positive snap, and nothing really rattles unless something's wrong.

The Angwatt F1 NEW takes a different approach: function first, beauty maybe later. Exposed bolts, industrial welds, more visible cabling - it's a scooter that looks like it's been assembled to work hard, not win a design award. The frame is beefy, the deck is huge, and the wide bars scream "control" rather than "minimalism". It doesn't feel fragile, but it definitely feels more generic: you can trace many of its parts back to common Chinese OEM designs.

In terms of build feel, the Apollo edges ahead. The stem feels a little more solid out of the box, the fenders don't wobble, and the rubber deck and integrated display give it that finished-product vibe. The Angwatt's frame is robust, but you're more likely to find a loose bolt or a squeaky joint that needs attention after a few rides. If you like your scooter to feel "premium consumer product" rather than "DIY muscle car", Apollo is clearly the more grown-up of the two.

Ride Comfort & Handling

This is where things get surprisingly close.

The Apollo City 2022 leans into comfort with its triple spring suspension and self-healing 10-inch tubeless tyres. On broken asphalt, expansion joints and cobblestones, it smooths out chatter nicely. You still know you've hit a pothole, but your knees don't send hate mail afterwards. The chassis tracks straight, and the wide deck with rear kickplate lets you brace comfortably when carving or braking. Steering is predictable and calm; you're not fighting twitchy geometry.

The Angwatt F1 NEW, meanwhile, arrives with a proper front hydraulic shock paired with a spring and a chunky rear spring setup. That front oil damper makes a bigger difference than you might expect. When you slam into a sharp edge - a manhole lip, a nasty crack - the front end compresses and returns in a controlled, slow motion rather than pogoing back into your wrists. Combined with its 10-inch tubeless tyres, the Angwatt actually feels slightly more composed on really nasty hits, especially at higher speeds.

Handling flavours differ. The Apollo feels a tad more refined and "city tuned": it encourages smooth, arc-like turns and relaxed cruising. The Angwatt, with its wide bars and more aggressive stance, feels like it wants you to lean harder and push faster. On long, fast corners, the Angwatt's longer wheelbase and planted rear drive feel reassuring, while the Apollo feels lighter on its feet and more nimble weaving through tight gaps.

Comfort crown? For slow to medium-speed urban cruising, I'd call it a draw with perhaps a hair in favour of the Apollo's overall composure. Start hitting rougher roads faster, and that hydraulic front shock on the Angwatt earns its keep.

Performance

Let's talk about how they actually move.

The Apollo City 2022 comes in two flavours: a single-motor version with a respectable shove, and the dual-motor Pro version that finally feels genuinely quick. The Pro in particular pulls strongly off the line and keeps accelerating in a very linear, controlled way. It doesn't try to rip the bars out of your hands, but it keeps building speed until you're at a pace that's firmly in "this is a vehicle, not a toy" territory. Hill starts become non-events: you simply lean forward, thumb the throttle and go.

The Apollo's party trick is the smoothness of its power delivery. The controllers ramp up power gently but decisively, so creeping around pedestrians, filtering between cars and modulating speed in bike lanes feels very natural. It's an easy scooter to ride fast without scaring yourself - not always the case in this power bracket.

The Angwatt F1 NEW takes a different path: a single rear motor, but a strong one, coupled with a beefy controller. From a standstill, it surges forward with much more urgency than most single-motors in its price range. You're off the lights faster than most cyclists and a lot of scooters that cost far more. Top speed is in the same ballpark as the Apollo Pro, and on the road the Angwatt certainly doesn't feel slower - if anything, its eager throttle and sportier stance make it feel more aggressive.

On hills, the Apollo Pro has the upper hand thanks to dual motors: it holds speed better on steeper gradients, especially with heavier riders. The Angwatt will still climb convincingly, just at more modest speeds on the really steep stuff. On flat ground, though, the Angwatt never feels underpowered; it happily sits at serious cruising speeds until the battery tells you it's time to calm down.

Braking is also part of performance. Apollo's dual drum plus strong regenerative thumb brake combination is slick: you can ride almost "one-pedal style", using regen for 90% of your slowing and saving the drums for emergency bites. The Angwatt counters with mechanical discs and electronic brake. They bite harder initially than Apollo's drums, but they're also more prone to squeaks and need more fiddling to keep perfect. Pure stopping power is broadly comparable; the Apollo's system simply feels more refined and better integrated into the ride.

Battery & Range

Battery capacity is where the Angwatt rocks up with a smug grin.

The Apollo City 2022 Pro has a healthy battery that, in the real world, gives enough range for a decently long daily commute with some margin. Ride enthusiastically - full power modes, lots of stops and goes - and you're realistically looking at several tens of kilometres before things get nervy. Ride gently in eco modes and you can stretch it a good bit further. It's "commute comfortably, maybe detour home" territory, not long-distance touring.

The Angwatt F1 NEW packs an even larger battery, and you feel it. Riding the way people actually ride a fun scooter - full mode, throttle pinned more often than not - you can still expect a healthy chunk of real-world range, frequently edging ahead of the Apollo Pro. Back off to a more sensible cruising speed and the Angwatt will comfortably outlast the Apollo on most urban routes.

In day-to-day life, that means the Apollo feels safe for one round trip commute and maybe some errands, while the Angwatt often stretches to two moderate days of riding for lighter users if you're not hammering it constantly. Range anxiety is simply less of a thing on the Angwatt, especially considering the price you paid for that battery.

Charging is the flip side. The Apollo refills from empty to full surprisingly quickly for its capacity - a workday top-up is realistic. The Angwatt's larger pack and slower charger mean an overnight charge is more the norm. If you're the kind of rider who forgets to plug in until the last minute, the Apollo is kinder; if you just charge at night as habit, the Angwatt's longer fill time isn't a major problem.

Portability & Practicality

Neither of these scooters is "portable" in the true sense. They're both solidly in the "this is a vehicle you can fold" category, not something you want to carry up three flights every day for fun.

The Apollo City 2022 is marginally lighter in single-motor form and a touch heavier in Pro guise, but in practice both it and the Angwatt feel similarly hefty when you deadlift them into a car boot. The Apollo's folding mechanism is well engineered: the latch feels safe, and when locked, the stem is impressively wobble-free. The downside is the small hook that secures the folded stem to the deck: if you don't balance it just so while carrying, it can pop out and reward you with a surprise unfold mid-staircase. Annoying rather than dangerous, but still.

The Angwatt F1 NEW folds into a fairly compact footprint, and its latch is stout enough, though a bit more agricultural in feel. It doesn't have the same polished ergonomics in the folded state; it's basically a heavy rectangle with a stick on top. You can carry it, but you won't enjoy it. For car transport or garage storage, both are fine. For multi-modal commuting with trains and buses, both are frankly too much unless you're very determined (or very fit).

Day-to-day practicality tilts subtly towards the Apollo for city dwellers: higher water resistance, low-maintenance braking, self-healing tyres and a cleaner shape that slides more easily under desks. The Angwatt counters with a bigger deck, simple parts and that big battery which means fewer "must charge today" evenings. If you rarely have to lift your scooter and you've got easy ground-level storage, the weight penalty of either becomes much less relevant.

Safety

Safety is more than just brakes; it's how secure and predictable the scooter feels when things go wrong.

The Apollo City 2022 scores highly on the safety checklist. Braking is strong yet progressive thanks to the drums plus regen combo. The stem feels solid even at its top speed, with minimal wobble, so emergency manoeuvres don't feel sketchy. Tyres offer good grip, and the chassis geometry favours stability over razor-sharp turn-in, which is exactly what you want when you hit that unexpected wet manhole cover mid-corner.

Lighting on the Apollo is neatly integrated. You get a high-mounted headlight that's perfectly fine for urban roads with some ambient light, a proper tail light and deck-level indicators. The main criticism is that the headlight can feel underpowered on truly dark paths at higher speeds - you'll want to add a helmet light if you ride pitch-black routes regularly. The real ace is its serious water resistance rating: riding in heavy rain or through puddles doesn't feel like you're gambling with the electrics every time.

The Angwatt F1 NEW brings a very complete lighting package too: low-mounted but strong headlight, side lights, brake light and indicators. At night, it looks like a small UFO coming down the bike lane - in a good way. The big downside is water protection: it's okay for a quick drizzle run home, but this is not a scooter I'd happily throw into months of wet-weather commuting without extra sealing. For riders in rainy cities, that's a real consideration.

In terms of stability at speed, the Angwatt is surprisingly confidence-inspiring. The long wheelbase and wide bars make it feel planted at its top speed; you don't get that "shopping trolley about to tank-slap" sensation that some cheap fast scooters inflict. Braking, as mentioned, is strong but a little more raw out of the box and may squeal or pull slightly until adjusted properly.

Overall, the Apollo feels like the safer all-weather, low-maintenance choice; the Angwatt feels safe enough if you treat it like the budget performance machine it is and accept its limitations in the wet.

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Price & Value

This is where the comparison turns brutal.

The Apollo City 2022 asks for serious money. In return, you get proprietary design, a well-developed app, a high water-resistance rating, a very sorted ride and low-fuss ownership. If you treat your scooter as a long-term commuting tool and appreciate polish, there is value there. But you are absolutely paying a premium for that refinement and the Western-facing brand wrapper.

The Angwatt F1 NEW costs a fraction of that and still delivers comparable - and in several areas superior - numbers: more battery, similar or better speed, very decent suspension and real-world range that comfortably matches or beats the Apollo. On a pure "performance per euro" scale, the Angwatt is not just ahead; it's in another league entirely. You'd struggle to name another scooter that offers this much motor and battery for that sort of money.

The trade-off is that the Apollo is more of a polished, low-maintenance experience, while the Angwatt expects you to be at least mildly handy and tolerant of the occasional quirk. If your budget is tight, though, it's extremely hard to argue the Apollo's premium unless you specifically need its water resistance and brand support.

Service & Parts Availability

Apollo has built a reputation in Europe and North America as a "real brand": documentation, support channels, warranty processes, and a supply of model-specific parts. It's not always lightning-fast - especially in peak season - but there is a proper structure behind it. If you prefer dealing with an established company, that matters.

Angwatt, by contrast, is essentially a house brand for major Chinese e-commerce retailers. Support is routed through those retailers; parts availability is surprisingly decent online, but you're largely in the world of self-service and shipping components rather than visiting a service centre. The flip side is that many components are generic: brake discs, levers, tyres, even some suspension pieces can be sourced from multiple vendors.

If you want a scooter that your local repair shop is more likely to recognise and get official parts for, Apollo has the edge. If you're comfortable with the "AliExpress and screwdriver" lifestyle, the Angwatt is fine - and cheaper to keep on the road in the long run.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If we strip away the marketing and look at how these scooters feel on the road and in your bank account, the Angwatt F1 NEW comes out as the more compelling overall package for most riders. It's faster than it has any right to be at this price, rides comfortably, and goes far enough on a charge to cover almost any sensible urban commute. Yes, you'll need to be comfortable checking bolts, adjusting brakes and showing it a little DIY love - but the reward is ridiculous performance per euro.

The Apollo City 2022 still has a solid place. If you're a daily commuter in a wet climate, the high water resistance, refined regen braking and low-maintenance self-healing tyres make life easier. If you appreciate industrial design, clean lines and a manufacturer with structured support and an app ecosystem, you'll likely enjoy owning the Apollo more, even if it doesn't set your hair on fire every time you open the throttle.

For the majority of riders choosing with both heart and wallet, though, the Angwatt simply offers more scooter for less money. The Apollo is the nicer object; the Angwatt is the one that quietly keeps making you think, "I can't believe I paid so little for this."

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics highlight different strengths. Price-based rows show how much you pay for each unit of battery, speed or range - the Angwatt dominates those. Weight-based rows measure how efficiently each scooter uses its mass to deliver energy and range - again, the Angwatt is ahead except in weight per km/h, where the slightly heavier but faster Apollo sneaks a win. Efficiency (Wh/km) tells you how gently each scooter sips energy; lower is better, and the Angwatt is marginally more frugal. Power-to-speed and weight-to-power showcase raw performance headroom: here the Apollo's dual-motor setup is clearly stronger. Charging speed simply shows how fast you can refill the tank - the Apollo wins by a comfortable margin.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the APOLLO City 2022 scores 4 points against the ANGWATT F1 NEW's 6. In the Author's Category Battle, the APOLLO City 2022 gets 26 ✅ versus 18 ✅ for ANGWATT F1 NEW (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: APOLLO City 2022 scores 30, ANGWATT F1 NEW scores 24.

Based on the scoring, the APOLLO City 2022 is our overall winner. The Angwatt F1 NEW simply feels like the scooter that overdelivers: it's loud, fast, comfortable and almost absurdly affordable, the kind of machine that makes every ride feel like you've won a small lottery. The Apollo City 2022 is the more civilised companion - tidier, calmer, better behaved in bad weather - but it rarely stirs the same excitement, especially considering the asking price. If you want a scooter that feels like a polished tool, the Apollo does the job; if you want something that makes you look forward to every excuse to ride, the Angwatt is the one that really sticks in your memory.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.