The season of electric scooters is slowly starting and if you are just hesitant to buy a scooter, we may help you with the selection. Introducing the electric scooter to town NAVEE N65, which has a power of 500 W and attracts with an unconventional tilting mechanism.
In the review, we will look at the quality of workmanship, driving comfort, performance and endurance on a single charge. You will learn everything you need to know before buying this scooter.
Where to buy NAVEE N65?
The scooter is available in the popular e-shop Geekbuying.com, even in a European warehouse. This brings with it several advantages. One of them is express fast delivery within 2-7 working days. Another advantage is that you don't have to worry about any extra fees.
NAVEE N65
- Polish warehouse, Cafago
- Polish warehouse, TomTop
- Czech warehouse, Banggood
- Polish warehouse, Geekbuying
- European warehouse, Hekka
Express delivery from a Polish warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from a local Polish warehouse. Delivery from Poland usually takes 7-10 days and is delivered by courier. You do not pay any additional fees, no duties or VAT on delivery.
Express delivery from a Polish warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from a local Polish warehouse. Delivery from Poland usually takes 7-10 days and is delivered by courier. You do not pay any additional fees, no duties or VAT on delivery.
Express delivery from a Czech warehouse without duties and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from your local Czech warehouse. Delivery from Czech Republic usually takes 7-10 days and delivers courier. No extra charges, no customs duties or VAT.
Express delivery from a Polish warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from a local Polish warehouse. Delivery from Poland usually takes 7-10 days and is delivered by courier. You do not pay any additional fees, no duties or VAT on delivery.
Express delivery from a European warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from your local warehouse in Europe. Delivery from EU warehouses usually takes 7-10 days and delivers courier. No extra charges, no customs duties or VAT.
Technical specifications
| Dimensions in disassembled state | 1190 x 510 x 1220 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.5 kg |
| Maximum load | 120 kg |
| Performance motorboat | 500 W |
| Maximum speed | 25 km / h (EU version) / 32 km / h (US version) |
| Tires | 10" |
| Drums | 48 V 12.5 Ah |
| Maximum access | 65 km |
| IP certification | IPX4 |
| Brzdy | front electric and rear disc |
| Maximum climb | 25% |
| Light output | 1.8 W |
Perfect packaging
A scooter NAVEE N65 was brought to us by DPD courier in a box of standard dimensions, as we are used to with electric scooters. The box has dimensions of 129 x 26 x 52 cm, weighs 28 kg and is tied with plastic straps for easier carrying.
The box can be opened in the usual way, but also in another, less traditional way. At the bottom of the box is a pair of plastic fuses which, when unlocked, simply pull the top of the box and open it without using any sharp object.
Inside, the scooter is folded, wrapped in nylon and protected by foam reinforcements. It is one of the highest quality electric scooter packages we have had the opportunity to see. This is done so that the scooter is not damaged in any way during transport. All parts are protected and nothing flies in the box.
In addition to the scooter itself, we will find instructions for use in several languages (Slovak and Czech are missing), a charging adapter with a cable and a pair of wrenches for tightening screws.
Folding without any screwing
Most electric scooters come with the handlebars removed, which need to be attached to the main handlebar using four screws. K NAVEE However, with the N65, you don't need any screws or tools. Just take it out of the box, unfold it and drive.
This scooter is just folded in a box, as you can fold it whenever you want to carry it in your hand or store it somewhere. Just turn the handlebars to the correct position, you do not need to mount any fender or headlight. The scooter is thus ideal even for the less manually skilled.
Design and excellent workmanship
In terms of design, the scooter NAVEE The N65 does not stand out in any way and does not deviate from the range of ordinary urban electric scooters. At first glance, it looks a lot like the good old classic from Xiaomi or the Ninebot Max G30. On closer inspection, however, there are many differences.
The first thing we noticed immediately was the extremely massive and solid metal construction. We also praised the processing of scooters, for example HIMO L2, NAVEE shifts the processing quality to an even higher level. The entire scooter is reinforced with thick metal tubes that extend from the rear to the main steering rod, which is also not the thinnest.
The handlebars are 51 cm wide and the grips are 12 cm wide. These are the same as for example on Xiaomi scooters and hold up well. The handlebars have a brake lever on the left side that controls the rear brake. A small but effective bell is integrated in this lever. The throttle control is traditionally on the right with buttons to turn on and change the mode.
The legroom is 56 x 17 cm, which is really enough. In the front part, this space is shortened by about 10 cm, where it is narrowed and, untraditionally, there is a charging connector under the rubber caps. Yes, we have up to 2 charging connector caps and IPX4 certification. Scooters will not be obstructed by wet roads.
The rear fender is wide and also reinforced with a metal reinforcement, so if you prefer a one-legged position on the rear fender, you can ride like this without worrying about it breaking. The front and rear lights and orange reflectors on the sides are a matter of course.
Interesting folding mechanism
Scooter NAVEE The N65 offers a really interesting and very unconventional way of folding. Not only the entire steering rod in its joint folds, but also the handlebars themselves. They must first be unlocked using a small lever with a fuse. After unlocking, the entire handlebars are turned to a vertical position and secured again with a safety lock.
The joint on the rod leading to the handlebars works similarly. There is the same safety device, after which the rod can be folded towards the rear wheel. On its fender is a small hole for the safety bar, which is located on the handlebars. After it fits into the hole on the fender, you can pick up the scooter and carry it. However, it is not very light (23.5 kg) and the gripping rod is relatively wide (diameter 4.2 cm), so such a transfer represents a high load.
In terms of construction, the tilting system is extremely strong and even after prolonged use, there is absolutely no play. For many scooters, after a few kilometers, the clearance in the tipping joint appears, when we have to tighten the various screws.
Smartphone application
NAVEE You can also pair the N65 with the application on your smartphone. However, it is not a condition for its use. The application is called Go Navee and you can find it in the Google Play store. Pairing is very easy and fast. Just click on the Bluetooth symbol in the upper right corner, confirm the searched scooter and the pairing is complete.
Unfortunately, this step often needs to be repeated, almost every time you try to use the application again. The start screen shows the current speed, the driving distance, the overall status of the tachometer and the selected mode. At the bottom we find the button for locking the scooter and also the battery status in the upper corner. Too bad the battery level is not displayed as a percentage.
There are also settings where we have the option to choose the speed units (km / h or mph), turn on cruise control, energy recovery, perform a scooter test for errors and change the password to unlock the scooter. In addition to the settings, the application also displays various information about the scooter, such as the current battery voltage, current, power or temperature of the control unit.
The application is clear with a nice design, but it has its flies. When you lock your smartphone and reopen it, it often freezes and displays old values. It also often happened to us that the scooter disconnected from the application while riding. There is room for improvement in this area.
Tires and brakes
The tires have a size of 10 ″ and a tire size of 85/65 - 6.5. These are tubeless tires filled with air, which at least partially replaces the suspension. Thanks to the wide tires, the ride is very comfortable despite the lack of suspension. The scooter keeps track perfectly and the big wheels are a clear positive.
As far as the brakes are concerned, there is a rear mechanical disc brake and a front electronic brake, ie engine braking, which only works when recuperation is switched on. The brake lever is located on the left side and overall works very well, despite the fact that we only have one brake pad that pushes on the disc, similar to the Xiaomi scooter.
During emergency braking and fully depressing the lever, the rear wheel immediately locks and skids the scooter, but since it is a rear wheel, such a skid is relatively easy to handle.
Power, control and driving modes
NAVEE The N65 has a motor in the front wheel with power 500 W. The power is regulated by a lever on the right hand, where there is also an on / off button together with a button for switching modes. Power regulation works well, but at certain moments a little strange.
For the initial acceleration, you must bounce at a speed of at least 3-4 km / h, when the electric motor is activated. Up to 25 km / h, acceleration is very good, but when the speed drops from maximum to a lower value, reverse acceleration to maximum speed is slightly weaker.
Speed driving modes are available 15/20/25 km / h as well as a walking mode with a maximum speed of 5 km / h. Unfortunately, despite the power of 500 W, the maximum speed is only 25 km / h, while the American version of the same scooter allows a maximum of up to 32 km / h.
For this reason, we also contacted the manufacturer himself, NAVEE, who confirmed to us that the European version of the scooter is due to European legislation designed for a maximum speed of 25 km / h and cannot be increased.
From the point of view of performance, it is interesting that its decrease with decreasing battery capacity is not as significant as with other scooters.
Driving uphill and over obstacles
The manufacturer declares that the scooter can handle a maximum of 25 percent climb. As we are unable to measure the cant, we are unable to confirm this information. However, the scooter manages the hills very well and will significantly increase its performance when climbing.
This can be seen especially on short hills, when the scooter often reacts late and the performance increases just before the end of the hill, when we get to the straight. The increased power is thus available a few seconds after overcoming the climb, when the scooter starts running at 28 - 29 km / h. After a while, however, it returns to its original speed of 25 km / h.
NAVEE At first glance, the N65 is quite low and the ground clearance under the chassis is only 9 cm. For this reason, it is necessary to be careful when driving over curbs, as it also happened to us several times that we did not quite estimate it and when driving over the curb, we slightly scratched the bottom.
There is a battery here, which is protected by a metal cover. He protects her enough, so you don't have to worry about small scratches.
The range given by the manufacturer is significantly overshot
As we all know, the maximum range specified by the manufacturer must be taken with a grain of salt. This time really with a big reserve. The manufacturer states that we should cover 65 km on a single charge with a scooter. The measurement was performed at a rider's weight of 75 kg and a constant speed of only 15 km / h on flat terrain without obstacles and wind. In other words, the range needs to be tested under real conditions.
We went to the streets of Košice again, where we crossed our favorite route for testing scooters, which consists mostly of plains, but we did not miss the hills. The editor weighs approximately 80 kg.
The conditions outside were not ideal, as the thermometer showed only 5 ° C, so during the summer the range would probably increase slightly. We switched on one charge 33 km and we drove until the last part of the battery flashed on the display. However, to maintain longer battery life, we do not recommend discharging the battery often.
Battery, charging and display
At the bottom of the scooter is a 48 V 12.5 Ah battery, about which we do not know any further information. It takes about 6 hours to charge.
It will please the clear and relatively large display in the middle of the handlebars, which can be tilted after loosening the screws. The dominant indication on the display is the current speed. In addition, there is also a battery status indicator, but even here we do not find the percentage expression. At least the information about the current battery voltage, which is displayed in the lower right corner, will help.
The display also shows the selected driving mode and the tachometer status or the number of kilometers traveled by the current trip.
NAVEE N65: Final evaluation
Electric scooter NAVEE The N65 offers a power of 500 W, a massive and solid construction, wide tires and a clear display. In particular, we must highlight the high-quality and solid construction, which definitely belongs to the top among similar electric scooters that we had the opportunity to test. Nothing here creaks, has no will and holds everything together brilliantly.
Thanks to the wide 10 ″ wheels, the ride is very comfortable and there is also plenty of power. The maximum speed of 25 km / h freezes slightly, especially if we know that the American version of this scooter allows you to reach up to 32 km / h. The range on a single charge in the current winter season is around 33 km.
If you are looking for a high-quality and very well-balanced scooter for the city, NAVEE We can recommend the N65 with a clear conscience.
NAVEE N65
- Polish warehouse, Cafago
- Polish warehouse, TomTop
- Czech warehouse, Banggood
- Polish warehouse, Geekbuying
- European warehouse, Hekka
Express delivery from a Polish warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from a local Polish warehouse. Delivery from Poland usually takes 7-10 days and is delivered by courier. You do not pay any additional fees, no duties or VAT on delivery.
Express delivery from a Polish warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from a local Polish warehouse. Delivery from Poland usually takes 7-10 days and is delivered by courier. You do not pay any additional fees, no duties or VAT on delivery.
Express delivery from a Czech warehouse without duties and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from your local Czech warehouse. Delivery from Czech Republic usually takes 7-10 days and delivers courier. No extra charges, no customs duties or VAT.
Express delivery from a Polish warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from a local Polish warehouse. Delivery from Poland usually takes 7-10 days and is delivered by courier. You do not pay any additional fees, no duties or VAT on delivery.
Express delivery from a European warehouse free of duty and VAT.
This product will be delivered to you expressly from your local warehouse in Europe. Delivery from EU warehouses usually takes 7-10 days and delivers courier. No extra charges, no customs duties or VAT.
vendor Geekbuying has also prepared a generous exclusive discount for us in honor of the publication of our review. Now you can have it significantly cheaper, normally its price is over €600 even with coupons!
