Honda ICON e: vs Metro E8S PRO vs Yadea T5 vs Yadea Velax
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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Yadea T5
T5
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Yadea Velax
Velax
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 419,900 | Rs 330,000 | Rs 253,500 | Rs 444,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 1.47 kWh | 2.74 kWh | — | — |
| Electric range | 53 km | 125 km | 85 km | 85 km |
| Electric motor power | 1.81 kW | 2 kW | 1.2 kW | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) | 4-5 hours | 5-6 hours | 6-7 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion | 72V 38Ah | 72V 25Ah graphene | 72V 30Ah LFP |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 55 km/h | 65 km/h | 57 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | 1780 × 700 × 1180 mm | — |
| Engine type | In-wheel brushless electric motor | — | — | — |
| Front suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Rear suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Dry weight | 89 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 742 mm | 740 mm | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 132 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1298 mm | 1272 mm | — | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | — | Front disc / Rear disc | — | — |
| Tyre size | — | 90/80-12 Tubeless | Tubeless | 14-inch tubeless |
| Warranty | — | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | — | Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km |
| Colours | White, Black, Red | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Gray, Red, White | Grey, Blue, Black |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | No | No |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fast charger included | No | Yes | No | No |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming LED dashboard | 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 | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 |
Honda ICON e: vs Metro E8S PRO vs Yadea T5 vs Yadea Velax: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda ICON e:, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5 and Yadea Velax?
The Yadea T5 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Yadea T5 from Rs 253,500, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, 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:, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5 and Yadea Velax?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Yadea T5: 85 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Honda ICON e:, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5 and Yadea Velax?
They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Yadea Velax: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp; Yadea T5: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Honda ICON e:, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5 and Yadea Velax?
The Honda ICON e: has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Yadea T5 has 0 airbags and 0 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:, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5 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.
