Crown Electric Flash Pro vs Metro E8S PRO vs Road Prince E-GO vs Vlektra Retro
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Crown Electric Flash Pro
Crown Electric Flash Pro
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Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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Road Prince E-GO
E-GO
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Vlektra Retro
Retro
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 325,000 | Rs 330,000 | Rs 260,000 | Rs 279,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 4.42 kWh | 2.74 kWh | — | — |
| Electric range | — | 125 km | — | 80 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 2 kW | 1.5 kW | 1.5 kW |
| Charging time | — | 4-5 hours | 4 to 5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 73.6V 60Ah | 72V 38Ah | 72V / 24Ah | 24Ah (voltage not stated) |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | — | 65 km/h | — | 70 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | 1920 x 790 x 1190 mm | — |
| Front suspension | — | Hydraulic | Telescopic with rebound damping | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | — | Hydraulic | Swing arm, outer spring shocks, rebound damping, preload adjuster | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers |
| Dry weight | 110 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | — | 740 mm | — | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 140 mm | — | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 1272 mm | 1240 mm | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | — | Front disc / Rear disc | — | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc |
| Tyre size | 90/90-12 front, 120/70-10 rear | 90/80-12 Tubeless | 2.25-17 (front) / 2.50-17 (rear) | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 |
| Warranty | 4 years / 48,000 km LFP battery; 3 years / 36,000 km motor & controller (repairable warranty); 1 year / 12,000 km body parts | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | — | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor |
| Colours | — | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Black, Red | — |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Front disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | No | No |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| LED indicators | No | No | No | Yes |
| Daytime running light | No | No | No | Yes |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fast charger included | No | Yes | No | No |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| NFC Unlock | Yes | No | No | No |
| Remote alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| 4 riding modes | Yes | No | No | No |
| USB port | Yes | No | No | No |
| Digital dashboard with cruise control | Yes | No | No | No |
| Side stand sensor | Yes | No | No | No |
| TOUGHGUARD (complimentary company gift) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Keyless start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Remote unlock | No | Yes | No | No |
| Smart colourful digital dashboard | No | Yes | No | No |
| 32-litre under-seat storage | No | Yes | No | No |
| Energy monitoring meter | No | Yes | No | No |
| Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body | No | Yes | No | No |
| CAN-communication controller and charger | No | No | Yes | No |
| IP65 battery-to-controller cable | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 5.5/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | 6.8/10 |
Crown Electric Flash Pro vs Metro E8S PRO vs Road Prince E-GO vs Vlektra Retro: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Crown Electric Flash Pro, Metro E8S PRO, Road Prince E-GO and Vlektra Retro?
The Road Prince E-GO is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Road Prince E-GO from Rs 260,000, the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000, the Crown Electric Flash Pro from Rs 325,000 and the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Crown Electric Flash Pro, Metro E8S PRO, Road Prince E-GO and Vlektra Retro?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, Crown Electric Flash Pro, Metro E8S PRO, Road Prince E-GO and Vlektra Retro?
They are closely matched (Crown Electric Flash Pro: 3 hp; Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Road Prince E-GO E-GO: 2 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Crown Electric Flash Pro, Metro E8S PRO, Road Prince E-GO and Vlektra Retro?
The Crown Electric Flash Pro has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Road Prince E-GO E-GO has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Crown Electric Flash Pro, Metro E8S PRO, Road Prince E-GO and Vlektra Retro prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
