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Varla Falcon vs NAVEE G5
The Varla Falcon has the longer estimated range — 20 miles against 11 — because it carries 499 Wh to the NAVEE G5’s 275. The NAVEE G5 is the lighter of the two at 46.1 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 20 mi | 11 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.3x the estimate) | 28 mi (2.5x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 400 W (800 W peak) |
| Battery | 499 Wh at 48 V | 275 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.83 Wh/$ | 0.46 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 6 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 50 lb — curb lift | 46.1 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 19% | 18% |
| Tires | 9" tubeless | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc | Front drum + rear EABS regen |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 4 h | 6 h |
| Folded size | Folds | 44.8 x 22.4 x 21.4 in |
| Deck width | — | 6.4 in |
| Lights | Dual headlights, taillight, ambient | Headlight, taillight, handlebar turn signals |
| App | No | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$599 | ~$600 |
| Released | 2024 | — |
Varla Falcon: the case against
- No app at all
- 19% rated slope is modest for a 500 W motor
- 50 lb for a 499 Wh pack is poor watt-hours per pound
- IP54 is a splash rating
NAVEE G5: the case against
- 275 Wh is the smallest pack in NAVEE's G5 line
- 28-mile claim is at 9 mph
- Narrow 6.4-inch deck
- 18% claimed grade, 10 points below the GT5 Max