Honda ICON e: vs Jolta Sparrow vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Yadea Velax

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Specification	Honda ICON e: ICON e: Remove	Jolta Sparrow Sparrow Remove	Metro E8S Mountain Climber E8S Mountain Climber Remove	Yadea Velax Velax Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 419,900	Rs 120,900	Rs 265,000	Rs 444,000
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Battery & charging
Battery	1.47 kWh	—	2.74 kWh	—
Electric range	53 km	25 km	125 km	85 km
Electric motor power	1.81 kW	0.5 kW	—	2 kW
Charging time	7 h 20 min (0–100%)	6 to 8 hours	6 to 7 hours	6-7 hours
Battery (volts / amp-hours)	48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion	48V / 26Ah	72V / 38Ah	72V 30Ah LFP
Performance & drive
Transmission	Direct drive (electric)	Direct drive (electric)	Direct drive (electric)	Direct drive (electric)
Top speed	55 km/h	35 km/h	60 km/h	65 km/h
Size & practicality
Dimensions (L × W × H)	1796 x 680 x 1085 mm	—	1900 x 720 x 1080 mm	—
Engine type	In-wheel brushless electric motor	—	—	—
Dry weight	89 kg	—	—	—
Seat height	742 mm	—	—	—
Ground clearance	132 mm	—	145 mm	—
Wheelbase	1298 mm	—	—	—
Brakes (front / rear)	—	Drum / drum	Disc / Disc	—
Tyre size	—	—	90/90-12 (front) / 100/80-12 (rear), tubeless	14-inch tubeless
Warranty	—	20 months (scope not stated)	Battery and motor 24 months	Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km
Colours	White, Black, Red	Black	Red, 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	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Digital speedometer	No	Yes	No	No
Tubeless tyres	No	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Engine & performance
Riding modes	No	No	Yes	No
Electric
Reverse assist	No	No	Yes	No
Battery level indicator	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Pedal assist (electric and pedal)	No	Yes	No	No
NFC	No	No	Yes	No
Traction control system	No	No	Yes	No
Cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic seat unlock	No	No	Yes	No
Driver seat sensor	No	No	Yes	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	5.8/10	7.1/10	7.4/10

Honda ICON e: vs Jolta Sparrow vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Yadea Velax: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Honda ICON e:, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S Mountain Climber and Yadea Velax?

The Jolta Sparrow is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Jolta Sparrow from Rs 120,900, the Metro E8S Mountain Climber from Rs 265,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Yadea Velax from Rs 444,000.

Which has the longer electric range, Honda ICON e:, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S Mountain Climber and Yadea Velax?

The Metro E8S Mountain Climber goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S Mountain Climber: 125 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km; Jolta Sparrow: 25 km).

Which is more powerful, Honda ICON e:, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S Mountain Climber and Yadea Velax?

The Yadea Velax is the most powerful (Yadea Velax: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp; Jolta Sparrow: 1 hp).

Which has more safety features, Honda ICON e:, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S Mountain Climber and Yadea Velax?

The Honda ICON e: has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Jolta Sparrow has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S Mountain Climber has 0 airbags and 3 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:, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S Mountain Climber 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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