Honda ICON e: vs Horwin EK1 vs Metro Thrill Pro vs Yadea Velax
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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Horwin EK1
EK1
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Metro Thrill Pro
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Yadea Velax
Velax
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 419,900 | Rs 466,000 | Rs 204,000 | Rs 444,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 1.47 kWh | — | — | — |
| Electric range | 53 km | 90 km | 110 km | 85 km |
| Electric motor power | 1.81 kW | 2 kW | — | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) | 4 to 6 hours | 6 to 7 hours | 6-7 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion | 72V / 36Ah | 72V / 27Ah | 72V 30Ah LFP |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 55 km/h | 55 km/h | 50 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm | — | — | — |
| Engine type | In-wheel brushless electric motor | — | — | — |
| Dry weight | 89 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 742 mm | — | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 132 mm | 125 mm | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 1298 mm | 1320 mm | — | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | — | Disc brakes | Disc / Disc | — |
| Tyre size | — | — | 10-inch tubeless 6PR | 14-inch tubeless |
| Warranty | — | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | NCF: battery 24 months; LFP: battery 36 months; motor 24 months | Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km |
| Colours | White, Black, Red | Orange, Blue | Black, Grey | Grey, Blue, Black |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | No | No | Yes | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | No | Yes | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Tubeless tyres | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | No | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| GPS alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Tailstock, backpack and rack | No | Yes | No | No |
| EasyGO keyless unlocking | No | No | No | Yes |
| ECO drive mode and intelligent energy management controller | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
Honda ICON e: vs Horwin EK1 vs Metro Thrill Pro vs Yadea Velax: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda ICON e:, Horwin EK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Yadea Velax?
The Metro Thrill Pro is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro Thrill Pro from Rs 204,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900, the Yadea Velax from Rs 444,000 and the Horwin EK1 from Rs 466,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Honda ICON e:, Horwin EK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Yadea Velax?
The Metro Thrill Pro NCF goes furthest on electricity (Metro Thrill Pro NCF: 110 km; Horwin EK1: 90 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Honda ICON e:, Horwin EK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Yadea Velax?
They are closely matched (Horwin EK1: 3 hp; Yadea Velax: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Honda ICON e:, Horwin EK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Yadea Velax?
The Honda ICON e: has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Horwin EK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro Thrill Pro NCF has 0 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Yadea Velax has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda ICON e:, Horwin EK1, Metro Thrill Pro and Yadea Velax 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.
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