2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

UT5

Entrant

Navee Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Automobiles / Vehicles

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Designed for urban adventurers, the UT5 is an electric scooter that fuses supercar-inspired design with high-performance experience.

Its exterior continues the visual language of supercars, highlighted by high-gloss silver and matte gunmetal gray accented with vibrant red performance details. This is complemented by integrated gray speed stripes and track-inspired graphics—all contributing to an assertive, athletic posture. Sharp triangular LED headlamps are set within carbon-fiber-textured trim, alongside a signature X-shaped air intake, reinforcing the scooter's distinctive identity. Constructed from high-strength alloy and treated with multi-layer protective coatings and strategic structural reinforcement, the body delivers lasting durability while exhibiting a refined sense of craftsmanship.

The UT5 integrates an interactive display and a seamless unlocking system for straightforward, hassle-free use. Its intelligent lighting features automatic activation and directional indicators, working in tandem with the dual-suspension setup to substantially improve safety and ride quality during nighttime rides and on complex road surfaces. The handlebar includes an innovative hidden reinforcement tube that converts into a practical carry handle when folded, thereby simplifying portability. For the dual-motor high-performance version, a steel cable lock can be engaged to anchor the scooter firmly to fixed structures, ensuring both theft prevention and structural aesthetics.

Embracing a vision for greener mobility, the UT5 is built on an all-metal architecture incorporating a high percentage of recyclable materials. Its range can be extended through an external, swappable battery design to prolong product life. As a fully electric vehicle, it runs silently with zero exhaust emissions, ideal for nighttime and community use, thus advancing the development of sustainable transportation.

Credits

Zou Xutao
Wang Longfei
Liu Zhengwei
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