I swapped my Honda for this supercar-inspired electric scooter — Here's why I may never go back

What happens when an electric scooter company sets out to design a flagship model inspired by supercars? You get the Navee UT5 Ultra X, a dual-motor model boasting a max speed of 43 mph, a range of up to 62 miles, disc brakes, hydraulic suspension, built-in lights and turns signals, a heads-up display, and an oh-so-sporty design.

I swapped out my beloved Honda CR-V for the Navee UT5 Ultra X as my primary "grocery getter" vehicle here in rainy, hilly Seattle, Washington, for one week, and running errands has never been more of a blast.

Navee UT5 Ultra X: Specs

• Max speed: 43 mph
• Max range: 62 miles
• Acceleration: 0-12 mph in under 2 secs
• Brakes: Dual disc
• Motor: Twin front and rear; max output 2,400W
• Weight: 88 pounds
• Weight limit: 330 pounds
• Price: $1,800

Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter review: Price and availability

The Navee UT5 Ultra X is $1,799 direct from the brand. However, as of writing, this top-of-the-line scooter is on sale for $200 off. Still, it's one of the pricier scooters we've tested in recent memory.

$1,800 is roughly three times the cost of the Segway E3 Pro, the best electric scooter in 2026. That said, the Navee has far more power, speed, and battery capacity than the E3 Pro. A fairer comparison, perhaps, would be the $1,050 Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3, our top pick for range.

Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter review: Speed and power

The Navee UT5 Ultra X is hands down the fastest and most powerful electric scooter I've ever piloted. However, by default, your top speed is seriously limited so that users can get a feel for the scooter before unlocking its full potential.

Users can dial in the maximum attainable speed for their scooter via the Navee companion app in just a couple of clicks. The app also provides setting controls for other features, like the lights and cruise control, as well as the current battery level and range of the scooter.

When I say this bad boy accelerates like a bat out of hell, I mean it. I straight up lost my hat (I know, I should've been wearing a helmet), the first time I gunned the throttle with maximum speed unlocked.

A front and rear motor provides up to 2400W of power, which is enough to accelerate from zero to 12 mph in just 1.8 seconds. This flagship scooter also promises the ability to climb hills with a grade up to 39%.

While I have yet to test ride the Navee UT5 Ultra X up the steepest hill in Seattle, which has a 27% grade, I have taken the scooter up rain-slicked streets nearly as steep without any issue... that is, unless you ride the throttle too hard. This can potentially result in the front wheel lifting off the ground.

Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter review: Battery range

In addition to speed, the Navee UT5 Ultra X offers impressive battery range, up to 62 miles per charge, assuming an average speed of around 10 mph. It also charges up impressively fast from zero to 100% in just about two hours.

By comparison, our current best electric scooter pick for distance is the Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3, which promises a less impressive range of 50 miles per charge.

That said, with the battery located in the base of the Navee UT5 Ultra X, it's not swappable like some other popular e-scooter models.

Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter review: Supercar-inspired design

The Navee UT5 Ultra X was designed to look like a Rolls-Royce supercar, and though the aesthetic doesn't completely align with my tastes — I prefer an old-school vibe — I think it looks pretty darn cool/futuristic nonetheless.

Sleek angular lines and Tron-like glowing light strips below the riding platform definitely give the UT5 Ultra X a level of flair you won't find on most other e-scooters, even competing flagship models.

That said, I have but one design-related complaint. The Navee UT5 Ultra X is ridiculously heavy. Forget lugging it up a flight of stairs. I struggled to navigate it out of my back door, up a few steps, and over some paver stones.

At a whopping 88 pounds, the Navee UT5 Ultra X is more than double the weight of the Segway E3 Pro. It's also 23 pounds heavier than the beefiest model in our best electric scooter guide, the Segway ZT3 Pro (our top pick for offroading).

Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter review: Suspension and brakes

No offense to the Seattle Department of Public Works, but the roads in my city are a mess with potholes, cracks, and decay. Fortunately, the UT5 Ultra X's hydraulic suspension system proved more than up to the task of smoothing out what would've otherwise been several rather rough and bumpy rides to and from my local grocery store.

Similarly, dual disc brakes provide ample stopping power, even when descending steep hills. The UT5 Ultra X also offers a downhill motor assist option that switches the motors into low gear for greater control.

Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter review: Safety features

In addition to the ability to set one's preferred max attainable speed, the Navee UT5 Ultra X offers a lot of other handy safety features, including a fairly loud built-in horn, turn signals on the handlebars, front and rear lights, 'self-healing' tubeless tires with plenty of grip, and even traction control mode.

There's also 'find my' functionality to help you locate your scooter, should it unfortunately go missing. Users can even remotely lock their Navee UT5 Ultra X via the companion app for added peace of mind.

Finally, a large and bright 5-inch heads-up display provides your current speed, battery levels, and other key riding metrics.

Should you buy the Navee UT5 Ultra X e-scooter?

The Navee UT5 Ultra X is easily the most fun and powerful electric scooter I've tested. Moreover, it truly lives up to its supercar-inspired aspirations, both in terms of the sporty design and ridiculous, quick, and powerful performance.

But should you buy the Navee UT5 Ultra X? That depends on three things. Do you have a need for speed? Do you want to go the distance without having to visit an outlet? And, do you own a garage?

The last question is especially crucial to consider because the Navee UT5 Ultra X is one heck of a large and heavy electric scooter. This is to say, I don't reccomend it for apartment dwellers or anyone who might need to navigate up/down stairs.

Then again, the Navee UT5 Ultra X wasn't designed to be your standard, commuter-friendly e-scooter or grocery-getter; it was built with adrenaline junkies in mind. As someone who occasionally considers himself one, I can confirm that the Navee UT5 Ultra X is blood-pumping, eye-watering, handlebar-clutching pleasure to ride.