Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
KuKirin vs Navee
KuKirin
Navee
Higher score in this comparison
Where KuKirin and Navee differ
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4 | GT3 Pro, ST3 Pro, GT3 Max, UT5 Max |
| Price from | €259 | CA$189.99 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 25 | 32 |
| Claimed range (km) | 39 | 60Higher |
| Tyres | Solid | Tubeless |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, GB | US, CA |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), Warranty (24 months), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Navee scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Navee: 60 vs 39.
- Support channels: only Navee offers Phone, Chat, Help centre.
- KuKirin is available in 24 more countries.
- Brakes: only KuKirin offers Disc.
- Brakes: only Navee offers Drum, Regen.
- Markets: only KuKirin offers AT, BE, BG.
- Markets: only Navee offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
KuKirin
KuKirin suits commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with strong claimed range and a supply of replacement parts behind it. The flagship model claims 39 km of range and carries 120 kg, which leaves headroom for a larger rider, a full backpack or a small dog.
Navee
Navee suits city riders who want a scooter that folds, carries suspension and can be repaired from its own spare parts shop, at an entry price of CAD 189.99. The trade-off to weigh is reach, because the claimed range of 60 km is what you plan a commute around.
Score breakdown
| Area | KuKirin | Navee |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2The listed starting price of €259 sits below the electric-scooter median of €399. | 9.6HigherAn entry price of CAD 189.99 ranks 6 of 52 brands on price and sits under the site median of €2,299. |
| Offer | 9.0Claimed range of 39 km, a warranty of 24 months and replacement parts from the brand itself. | 9.4Highertubeless tyres, suspension, folding and an IPX5 water rating across a catalogue of GT3 Pro, ST3 Pro, GT3 Max, UT5 Max. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1A 24 months warranty and shipping to US and CA from a company founded in 2021 put a floor under the purchase. |
Licences and countries
Additional countries for KuKirin: 26. Additional countries for Navee: 2.
Also worth a look
Engwe has claimed range (km) at 140, against 39 for KuKirin and 60 for Navee.
Engwe reviewWhat we checked
KuKirin
- kukirin-scooter.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Navee
- naveetech.ca: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | KuKirin | Navee |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 10 of 58 | 5 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KuKirin | Navee |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | De | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Disc | Drum, Regen |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2021 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KuKirin | Navee | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed (km/h) | 25below the median | 32above the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350below the median | Not confirmed | 500 |
| Claimed range (km) | 39lowest quarter | 60below the median | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 16below the median | Not confirmed | 17.82 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120below the median | Not confirmed | 120.2 |
| Warranty | 24 monthsabove the median | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 months |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
KuKirin
Pros
- Claimed range of 39 km covers a week of short hops or a long weekend ride on a single charge.
- The line folds and has suspension, so it stows on a train rack and takes the sting out of kerbs and tram rails.
- Replacement parts are sold by the brand and the warranty runs 24 months, so worn items get swapped rather than the whole scooter.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a fault mid-ride leads to a written exchange rather than a phone call.
- Road legality covers de only, so riders in other European markets must check their own rules even though the brand ships to AT, BE and BG.
- At 16 kg the heaviest model is a two-handed carry up stairs, and its solid tyres give up some of the comfort a pneumatic tyre would bring.
Navee
Pros
- The flagship pairs folding with suspension and tubeless tyres, so kerbs, tram rails and punctures are covered in one package.
- A top speed of 32 km/h, above the road-legal scooter median of 25 km/h.
- A spare parts shop, so a worn part comes from the maker rather than a marketplace listing.
Cons
- Braking rests on drum and regen rather than the hydraulic discs most e-scooters in the set use at 25.6%.
- Delivery is limited to US and CA, so a buyer elsewhere has no listed shipping route.
- Navee was founded in 2021, so a young company backs the scooter with a 24 months warranty and its own parts shop rather than a long trading record.
Who each suits
KuKirin
Who it suits
- Commuters who combine riding with public transport, since the line folds and the heaviest model weighs 16 kg.
- Riders in Germany who need an approved machine, with road legality listed for de and an ABE-approved model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4.
- People who keep their scooter long term, backed by a warranty of 24 months and a shop selling replacement parts.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a wider spread of motor sizes: iSinwheel lists GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, covering both smaller and larger motors.
- Shoppers who prefer a very short catalogue: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists GT28, K10, a compact model line.
- Anyone cross-checking the model range: AOVO Official lists AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2, an overlapping set of names.
Navee
Who it suits
- City riders on a short commute who want a scooter that folds, has suspension and can be repaired from the maker's own parts shop.
- Households keeping a scooter for years, with cover of 24 months and a spare parts shop behind it.
- Buyers in US and CA who want a claimed range of 60 km at an entry price of CAD 189.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want hydraulic disc brakes, since Navee stops on drum and regen while most scooters in the set use 25.6%.
- Riders who shop by motor size, since iSinwheel puts wattages in its model names with GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W.
- Shoppers comparing spec lists, since HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. is narrower at GT28, K10 and AOVO Official reads differently at AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2.
Country by country
| Country | KuKirin | Navee |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
KuKirin
What does the scooter cost, and is there a renewal step?+
The starting price is €259 for the model shown on the product page, a price for the scooter itself rather than a plan, so there is no renewal stage to budget for later. Within the line of KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4, that figure sets the entry point for the whole brand.
How far does it go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 39 km, which reads as a comfortable day of mixed city riding with something in reserve. Real distance moves with load, hills and tyre choice, and the solid tyres on this model trade grip for puncture-free running. Read the claim as a ceiling for gentle riding.
Navee
How much does a Navee scooter cost?+
Prices start at CAD 189.99 for the range Navee sells, which runs to GT3 Pro, ST3 Pro, GT3 Max, UT5 Max. That entry ticket sits below the site median of €2,299 and below the e-scooter median of €1,347.30, so the headline cost case for this brand rests on the starting price rather than the specification.
How far does it actually go?+
Navee claims 60 km on its lead model, and that figure is what the maker states rather than a repeatable test. Hills, a loaded deck and a partly charged battery all cut into a claim like that, so treat it as a ceiling for planning a commute rather than a promise to plan around.
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