A balance scooter startup method and an apparatus controlling balance scooter startup, the balance scooter startup method comprising the following steps: for a balance scooter in a powered-off state, sensing back and forth rocking motion, and rotating an electric motor to generate electricity, and outputting an electrical signal; the electrical signal triggering a power supply module of a control board to start; a battery of the power supply module starting to power the balance scooter, completing the balance scooter startup. The apparatus controlling balance scooter startup is used to detect rocking motion of the balance scooter, rocking of wheels drive the electric motor to generate electricity, and collection of the electrical signal generated by the electric motor controls the balance scooter to start up. The present disclosure is convenient for a user to employ, and improves a usage experience for a user.