You didn't outgrow scooters. You outgrew yours.

Owners are honest about it: The price is the only con. It's a lot. However, I was not disappointed. Another said: I saved up, it's a ton of money to me, and so far Apollo has delivered on every promise.

Another entry scooter usually means buying the same ceiling again. The Phantom Stellar is built at a different level. It's $600 off right now, or $146/mo at 0% APR with Affirm*. And you can return it unused within 14 days.

If you've ridden an entry scooter regularly, you're ready. Eco and Normal modes are calmer than most commuter scooters, and the app lets you soften the throttle so power arrives gently. One owner put it this way: It's a bit overkill for commuting but the added range, hill climbing ability, better brakes and better suspension are worth it for frequent use.

49 kg (107 lb), and it carries riders up to 150 kg (330 lb). It folds, but it's a garage or ground-floor scooter, not one you carry up three flights of stairs. The weight is where the battery, brakes and suspension come from, and owners get used to it fast: at first I said this is to big and heavy, but 2 days later after using it I said: I'm no going back to something less than this scooter.

Apollo rates it at up to 90 km in Eco at a steady pace. Ride faster and you'll see meaningfully less, because speed costs energy on every scooter; rider weight, cold and hills matter too. One owner commutes 17 miles each direction and still has battery left when he gets home.

It's rated IP66 water-resistant, so wet roads, puddles and rain showers are fine. It isn't waterproof: don't submerge it or pressure-wash the electronics, and let it dry after a wet ride.

Rules are set by province and municipality, and most cap speeds well below the Stellar's top speed. Ludo Mode (85 km/h) is for private property and closed courses. The lower modes are what make it usable on public paths and roads. Check your local regulations before you ride.

The frame (stem, neck and deck) is covered for as long as you own it, and major components for 12 months, or 24 with the extended warranty option. There are 61 certified repair centres and in-app support from Apollo technicians. Find your nearest one.

No need. Apollo guarantees this is its lowest price of the year, and it runs through Cyber Monday, November 30. Ordering now also enters you in this week's refund draw. Find it cheaper elsewhere and Apollo price-matches it.

Every order placed by Sunday 11:59 pm ET is automatically entered in that week's draw. The winner's order is refunded in full and announced on Monday. No purchase necessary; full rules are on Apollo's Black Friday page.

In-stock orders ship within 24 hours and arrive in 2 to 6 days. Setup is quick: one owner had it fully built and ride-ready in about 15 minutes in his building's mailroom.