Test Navee S60: Everything I want from an electric scooter is in there

The Navee S60 looks like a classic electric scooter, but it’s much more than that. With a power output of 500W, rising to 1000W peak, a top speed of 25 km/h (limited in France) and a range of up to 60 kilometers, it has everything to please. Its suspension also does the job very well, so let’s see what this high-performance electric scooter has up its sleeve.

Design and package contents

The package is pretty comprehensive, with a whole lot of information on the box, starting with the fact that the Navee S60 is compatible with Apple Find My, a feature that makes it very easy to geolocate using the iPhone’s Locate application. That’s already a very good point. But let’s take a look at what’s inside the box, starting with everything you need to assemble the scooter, including screws to secure the handlebars to the tube.

An additional screw is supplied, along with instructions for use and maintenance of the electric scooter. Glow-in-the-dark stickers are also included, making it easy to see at night. This is very practical, allowing the user to add them wherever he or she wishes, to maximize the visibility of the Navee S60, especially at night.

Let’s talk about the look of the device. It looks much like the Navee S65C previously tested, but with a few notable differences. First of all, there’s the tray, with a surface that seems a little smaller than the brand’s previously tested model. There are a few touches of gray on the sides, but there’s still a kickstand, located slightly forward.

On the other hand, I find that this kickstand seems somewhat febrile. It’s not fragile, but it doesn’t inspire the greatest confidence. However, there are many other positive points about this S60, starting with the fastening system when the scooter is folded, which seems more robust than before.

I regret, however, that this is always done with the bell, which poses two problems:

• The handlebars are not perfectly straight when the scooter is folded.
• Although the bell system is solid, it doesn’t inspire the greatest sturdiness at first glance.

On the other hand, major changes have been made to the handlebars. First, there are two brakes, one on each side, for front and rear. As always, I recommend using the rear brake first, but both can be used at the same power.

Another new feature is the dashboard, which changes radically in format here, even better than on the Niu KQi 3 Max, adopting a horizontal rectangular format, like you’d find on a car or motorcycle, which is a very good idea.

Both in terms of visibility and aesthetics, this new dashboard is a delight.

Another new feature is the turn signals. This is also very handy when you want to turn (we’ll explain to BMW drivers what that means in another article), (relax, I drive a BMW too). These turn signals can be switched on and off easily, but not automatically.

Another new feature is the automatic headlight. Depending on ambient light conditions, the headlight turns on automatically if the function is activated in the app’s settings. So, sure, it consumes a bit of battery power, but frankly, it’s exceedingly little compared with the scooter’s need to move forward.

Finally, the last new feature isn’t aesthetic, but is nonetheless very useful for some users, and that’s the native integration of Apple Find My. This makes it possible to find your Navee S60 directly from your iPhone’s Find application. For the moment, no similar functionality really exists on Android, so there’s no compatibility with anything on that front.

Aesthetically speaking, then, it has everything to please, notwithstanding a few cables sticking out quite a bit, which isn’t dramatic either. Admittedly, there are twice as many visible cables as on the S65C, as there are two brakes here, one for the front and one for the rear.

Navee S60 specifications

Riding the Navee S60

In terms of handling, it’s really very good, and I’ve rarely been so seduced by an electric scooter. First of all, let’s talk about acceleration: with its 500 watts of power, rising to 1000 watts at peak, the Navee S60 is without doubt on a par with the best on the market in the “classic” sector. We’re not talking about off-road scooters here.

Acceleration is therefore very good, better than on the previous version, and above all, it doesn’t falter when the scooter reaches a battery level of around 30%. That’s a very good point, but the most important thing is its ability to climb hills. I’m 92 kilos, in other words, I’ve got a bit of leeway when it comes to the maximum weight it can support (120 kilos), but it’s a great performer on some hills, never dipping below 18 km/h. Where I had to walk next to the Sharp EM KS4AEU at the limit, I’ve changed my tune!

In terms of handling, it’s super easy to ride, the scooter responds perfectly to the controls, the handlebars are impeccable, but what I really love are the little extra features. The blinker, which isn’t a Navee innovation on this kind of product, works really well. You can put it on the left or the right, it appears in the handlebar, and the handlebar is bright enough.

All you have to do is activate it, turn it, then thumb it back to the side you’ve turned to cut it off. At the same time, it emits a little “beep” to indicate that it’s activated, and it’s displayed on the central screen, on the left when you turn left, on the right when you turn right – so far, so logical.

The rear light is also part of the system, and its brightness increases when you brake, as on many electric scooters. The Navee S60 doesn’t really offer anything new in this respect. However, the automatic headlight is a pleasure. This feature has to be activated each time in the app, however, so it’s not super convenient, but let’s face it, it’s a bit of a gimmick. If it’s practical on cars, it’s not essential here either.

Finally, let’s talk about comfort. The Navee S60 smoothes out most of the small bumps in the road, although it’s not perfect. I find it slightly less good in terms of suspension than the Navee S65C, but I don’t really know if it’s worse or different. Let’s say the Navee S65C was a Citroën and the Navee S60 is a German premium car. In other words, the suspension is there, but comfort is a little firmer. This isn’t a problem, however, unless you’re taking to streets with thick cobblestones.

Range of the Navee S60

In terms of range, the Navee S60 offers up to 60 kilometers, as its name so aptly suggests. However, this is in “D” mode, in other words, at a limited speed of 15 km/h. In Sport mode, at a speed of 20 km/h, the range increases to 50 km.

In my tests, driving all the time at the maximum possible speed, i.e. 25 km/h in France, I had a range of around 41 km. Admittedly, this isn’t extraordinary, but it’s still very decent. 41 kilometers on an electric scooter is more than enough to get you through the day, bearing in mind that you don’t go 30 kilometers out and 30 kilometers back with this kind of product. It’s powered by a 48-volt, 10.2-amp battery.

Autonomy will depend, however, on the hills you have to climb, the regeneration you have activated and, let’s face it, the weight you put on the scooter. A 110-kilo person will certainly have less autonomy than a 70-kilo person – it’s physical.

Navee application

Last but not least, you can use the Navee application to bypass Xiaomi Home. Especially since it’s so easy to connect to the S60. Just start it up, connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and open the app, find the scooter, pair it up, and you’re done! There’s no need to watch videos, it connects in just a few seconds.

Of course, this isn’t Xiaomi, so I have a comment or two to make. Firstly, the fact that the home screen is rather simplistic and succinct – we’ve seen better elsewhere, but it’s not dramatic. However, the only real concern lies in the application’s translation, which is not yet optimal. There’s a word in German here and there, and some terms are translated rather roughly, but overall it’s still pretty decent.

The app lets you activate energy recovery and manage its power, set lighting parameters and lock the device – handy if you’re off on a quick errand. In the dashboard, you have access to global parameters, but what interests me most is the maintenance reminder for tire pressure, which can be programmed at regular intervals, and a notification will then appear.

There’s also a display showing the scooter’s current speed, which isn’t very useful unless you clip your smartphone to the handlebars, but I don’t do that. However, the Navee S60 also shows the number of kilometers remaining and the battery level, average speed, maximum speed, duration of use and number of kilometers traveled. All in all, a simple application, but the essentials are there!

Navee S60 review

If you’re looking for a high-performance electric scooter that’s good in almost every respect, you’ve come to the right place. The Navee S60 is a delight in every way. I love this device, which lets you get around with dignity, safety and comfort!