Make this holiday season unforgettable! Explore the best electric scooters for 2024, featuring unbeatable Black Friday deals and options for all ages. Here's why an electric scooter could be the ultimate Christmas gift idea for Canadians this year.
Are Electric Scooters the Perfect Christmas Gift?
Electric scooters make a practical, exciting, and eco-friendly holiday gift that keeps giving year-round. Whether you're looking for a fun new gadget or a reliable commuting solution, e-scooters offer benefits that go beyond the season. Let’s break down why they’re the ideal investment for Canadian shoppers.
Save Money and Beat Rising Costs with Electric Scooters
E-scooters are powered by rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need for gas. For example, a commuter in Canada spends an average of $85 CAD per month on gas, while charging a scooter like the Apollo Go, with its 540-watt-hour battery, costs less than $0.15 CAD per charge—enough to travel up to 40 km. That's a fraction of the cost of driving or public transit, not to mention savings on insurance, parking, and maintenance (based on previous research).
With many Canadians feeling the pinch from rising living costs, an e-scooter offers a smart, affordable transportation alternative. We know that most of North America is built for driving and it can be hard to make the switch to a new mode of transportation. However, electric scooters can be a fantastic alternative that offers considerable savings to those looking for daily drivers.
Save Time with Electric Scooters
Electric scooters can be a time-saver on urban commutes. For example, in Vancouver, a trip from Main Street to Stanley Park during rush hour can take:
- 25 minutes by car
- 40 minutes by public transit
- 30 minutes by bike
An e-scooter, with its faster acceleration and top speed, can complete the journey in just 24 minutes, making it the fastest, most affordable, and eco-friendly option.
For commuters in Toronto, Montreal, or Calgary, check your route on Google Maps and reduce the cycling time by 20% to estimate your scooter commute—it’s that simple! If you’re a hybrid commuter (more on that below) - assume that any walking would be replaced by a scooter.
To show you that we're not exaggerating with this specific example, let’s take another look at a commuter travelling from Brooklyn to Manhattan in New York City.
Once again, we find that driving would take approximately 30 minutes and taking the subway around 34 minutes. If we reduce the cycling estimate to get our “scooter commute” approximation, we’re looking at 32 minutes. That’s 2 minutes more than driving, without accounting for any time and costs spent on gas, parking, and insurance. Crazy!
Now, we’re also realistic - we understand sitting in a warm car (especially around this time of the year) is a touch more comfortable than bracing the wind/hail/snow/rain/anything else that might be falling from the skies on an e-scooter. However, if you're adventurous and take the necessary precautions, you can still use your scooter for most of the year.
Make Your Commute Smarter with Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters Are a Compliment to your Commute
Perhaps you’re thinking that scooters can’t replace your car or bus/train commute entirely - we understand that. In many global cities, like London, we are starting to see a hybrid approach. Authorities have recognized that it’s not feasible for long distance commuters to ride their e-bike or e-scooter for 20 miles each way (although we’d be cheering for you if you did), so they have created incentives to commute up until the city border. From there onwards, commuters are encouraged (through congestion taxes) to leave their car, train, or bus and take their bike or electric scooter into the city. Most metropolitan areas support this with proper bike lanes, making it not only faster to get into the inner core of the city, but also significantly safer.
Whether you prefer to tough out the full 20 miles each way on an electric scooter or “top up” your commuting routine with a last mile solution, we have a scooter for you in our line up. Check out our award-winning electric scooters here.
Electric Scooters: A fun Gift for All Ages
E-scooters aren’t just practical; they’re fun! Surveys from Apollo riders across Canada and the U.S. consistently highlight "fun" as the #1 reason people love their scooters.
Here’s what a first-time rider had to say about the experience:
Got my GO yesterday, and took it out for my inaugural ride today. My first time on an e-scooter, or really riding any kind of motor vehicle smaller than my Harley motorcycle, and I've got to say, it's a treat. 40 km/h might not seem fast on paper (especially if you're American like me and the imperial conversion of 25mph seems like baby speeds for driving) but you feel like you're ZOOMING when it's just you on what almost feels like a tiny platform. It's really fun! And the suspension was surprisingly good, even though I'm a slightly heavier guy. - Kaniel S. (Apollo Go)
Feel free to skip this next review, but in the event you want even more detail from a “performance” rider, here is what their experience looks like:
If you are debating between the pro for city commuting, I'm writing this for you. In short, just bite the bullet and buy this thing. You wont regret it.
I live in Chicago IL (USA) and about three months ago I made the bold decision to sell my car and "scoot" as my primary form of transportation. For reference, my commute is ~2.5 miles through Chicago's famously pot-hole riddled streets. After much lamenting, I buckled down and bought the apollo pro. The scooter is just... well amazing. Its SO much fun to zip around Chicago with this thing (to the point that I look forward to my commute). It picks up speed like none other which has already helped me avoid accidents and it brakes on a dime (which has saved some tourists who blissfully step into the bike lanes). The suspension feels like you are floating on a cloud; when I do feel a pothole its because I wasn't paying attention and went over a small crater. Also, it also just looks cool; I have had multiple people comment while I am at a stop light that it looks "cool," "badass," and "boss." Its fun to go by a group of kids and here them just say "wooooooow."
Okay fine, so that just kind of describes a lot of "high end" e-scooters (at least that's what I thought when I was debating my purchase) but what really places the Apollo pro over the top is the clear effort Apollo placed into making this a long-term commuting investment. The scooter is VERY sturdy and it handles the busy streets of Chicago like a champ. However, I just had to do my first repair on it (my fault haha) and you can purchase literally ANY part from Apollo to repair this thing yourself (look into the other "premium" brands and you will find that when they brake, its often more cost effective to trash them). I love this so much from Apollo and appreciate the conscious effort they have made to make their scooters repairable and sustainable.
I would advise that if you get this, look into some heavier duty safety equipment (its easy to forget how fast you are going on this thing since its a scooter, but I find myself often keeping pace or outrunning cars). Overall, hands down it was one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. It makes my life in the city easier, its fun, its reliable, and its paid for itself in insurance savings alone. - Jonah (Apollo Pro).
Why de “Most” E-Scooters Make an Excellent Holiday Gift?
Not all e-scooters are created equal. Low-cost models can be great for occasional use but often lack durability. If you're shopping for an e-scooter as a commuting tool, prioritize:
- High-quality components
- Generous warranties
- Comprehensive service and support networks
Apollo Scooters are designed for demanding riders who value reliability, performance, and long-term savings. With tens of thousands of satisfied riders across Canada and beyond, Apollo scooters are built to last.
However, at Apollo we don’t make electric scooters for everyone. We proudly make them for the toughest, most demanding, hardest riding individuals out there. In general, these riders tend to fall into two categories - commuters and performance riders. In both cases, these riders are looking for the best, most reliable, and highest quality scooters available on the market.
Bringing it back to the idea of electric scooters as an investment, something that pays back over time - simply put, if your scooter doesn’t last, it won’t pay for itself. The amazing cost and time saving benefits of e-scooters, the joy you can expect to feel on your morning commute - they’re all as good as the reliability of your scooter. The second your scooter has an issue, or stops working - well, you’re stuck with a hunk of metal sitting in your garage.
So this Holiday season, please think twice about what scooter you’re choosing. If you search for “Best Electric Scooter” on any major retailer’s platform, you will be presented with an array of beautiful looking, affordable options with what looks like solid reviews.
If you’re in the market for a toy, then absolutely do go ahead. These are cost effective toys that will likely last between 6 and 12 months.
However, if you are looking for a vehicle you can depend on day in and day out, rain or shine - please do more research. Pay attention to how the scooter is made, what components it uses, what kind of warranty it offers, and what type of support you can expect.
We’re proud to be an e-scooter manufacturer that makes the best electric scooters on the market. We don’t measure the lifespan of our e-scooters in tens or hundreds of miles, but in thousands. Every day, our riders clock tens of thousands of miles on Apollo vehicles making screenshots like the below a daily occurrence”
You get the point, if you’re looking for an electric scooter for commuting - look for things that last. Look for proof they last like credible reviews, expansive servicing networks, and generous warranty policies.
Top Electric Scooters for Christmas 2024
Voted the #1 electric scooter by Wired, CNET, and other top publications, the Apollo Go combines portability, power, and ease of use, making it the perfect gift. Key features include:
- Dual-motor performance for tackling Canadian hills and snowy streets.
- Lightweight design (49 lbs) for easy storage and transport.
- Unbeatable range and battery life for daily commutes or weekend adventures.
Explore the Apollo Go and other award-winning models to find the perfect fit for your loved ones this holiday season.
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Exclusive Black Friday Deals on Electric Scooters
Let’s be honest, this year you can expect many of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals to carry into December. As mentioned before, it’s a tough year for retailers so they’ll be pretty motivated to dangle some sweet deals in front of you all throughout the Holiday shopping season.
If you’re curious about what our offers look like in December, take a look at this video.
Customer Testimonials: Why Scooters Are the Ultimate Holiday Gift
Still wondering if electric scooters are the ultimate holiday gift? Alright, if we haven’t convinced you by now, perhaps our riders will. Here are some of our favourite riders’ stories to help you make a decision:
I recently got this as a gift for my partner, I should've gotten myself one earlier, I can't go a day without riding it. - Cindy C.
Bought this for brother and he can't stop talking about how great it is. - Luke. C
I purchased the Ghost for my son who lives in Seattle. He absolutely loves it. It's much better than owning a car in that area. Between this scooter and a bus pass he can pretty much get anywhere he needs to go. Apollo also provides excellent support if you ever need parts. - John. P
I bought this for my son. He uses it daily and loves it. Lots of power, smooth ride. I bought him the headlight phone holder and lock. All easy to install. Headlight is very bright and I like feeling that he’s visible and is having a blast. - Patricia W.
If you are looking for above and beyond scooters, Apollo will be on top of my lIf you are looking for above and beyond scooters, Apollo will be on top of my lists. We bought scooter (city) as a gift for my son who loves using the scooter of his dad which is also Apollo (ghost). Now, this is their father and son bonding. The product itself boast a beautiful masterpiece and has an awesome battery life. Will highly recommend to friends if they are looking for durable scooters.ists. We bought scooter (city) as a gift for my son who loves using the scooter of his dad which is also Apollo (ghost). Now, this is their father and son bonding. The product itself boast a beautiful masterpiece and has an awesome battery life. Will highly recommend to friends if they are looking for durable scooters. - Rosette
First time scooter rider here and I'm really glad I went with Apollo. Had a blast with the Apollo Go after using it for the first time. With dual motors and full suspension, it can easily tackle the steepest hills with ease while giving you a compfy ride. Thank you Apollo for making this truly remarkable scooter. Best dad's gift ever!!!! - Angel
Where can I find the best Holiday deals on electric scooters?
In short, whenever possible - buy directly from reputable manufacturers or any of their authorized distributors. In our case that would be Bestbuy and Amazon, along with a number of independent stores you can locate here.
Often times the best deals are not available directly on the website, so if you’re shopping around - consider signing up for the newsletter or mailing list to be notified of the best “secret” e-scooter deals this holiday season. Another way to get the absolute best best deal may be to check out the open box or refurbished sections many reputable brands will offer.
Why choose Apollo this holiday season?
You are now officially equipped with the knowledge necessary to find the perfect electric scooter this Holiday season. The last question you’re wondering about it - why Apollo? In short, because we’re the only scooter you’ll ever need. Over 50% of our customers come to us from Segway, Niu, or Gotrax models - all looking for more quality, reliability, and better service. So save yourself the headache in 6 months time and choose a brand with the longest warranty period in the industry, largest servicing network in the world, and a passionate team of scooter geeks to fall back on.
