Horwin EK1 vs Metro E8S PRO vs Yadea Velax vs Yadea GT70
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Horwin EK1
EK1
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Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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Yadea Velax
Velax
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Yadea GT70
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 466,000 | Rs 330,000 | Rs 444,000 | Rs 479,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | — | — |
| Electric range | 90 km | 125 km | 85 km | 110 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 2 kW | 2 kW | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 4-5 hours | 6-7 hours | 8 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 36Ah | 72V 38Ah | 72V 30Ah LFP | 72V 50Ah LFP |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 55 km/h | 65 km/h | 65 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | — | 2080 × 715 × 1175 mm |
| Front suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Rear suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Seat height | — | 740 mm | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm | 140 mm | — | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm | 1272 mm | — | 1370 mm |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc brakes | Front disc / Rear disc | — | — |
| Tyre size | — | 90/80-12 Tubeless | 14-inch tubeless | Tubeless, alloy rims |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km | — |
| Colours | Orange, Blue | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Grey, Blue, Black | Starry Black, Turbo Orange |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Fast charger included | No | Yes | No | No |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| GPS alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| LED display | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tailstock, backpack and rack | 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 |
| EasyGO keyless unlocking | No | No | Yes | No |
| ECO drive mode and intelligent energy management controller | No | No | Yes | No |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Smartphone app connectivity and smart keyless unlock | No | No | No | Yes |
| Anti-theft protection | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
Horwin EK1 vs Metro E8S PRO vs Yadea Velax vs Yadea GT70: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin EK1, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea Velax and Yadea GT70?
The Metro E8S PRO is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, the Yadea Velax from Rs 444,000, the Horwin EK1 from Rs 466,000 and the Yadea GT70 from Rs 479,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Horwin EK1, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea Velax and Yadea GT70?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Yadea GT70 Single Battery: 110 km; Horwin EK1: 90 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km).
Which is more powerful, Horwin EK1, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea Velax and Yadea GT70?
They are closely matched (Horwin EK1: 3 hp; Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Yadea Velax: 3 hp; Yadea GT70 Single Battery: 3 hp).
Which has more safety features, Horwin EK1, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea Velax and Yadea GT70?
The Horwin EK1 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 Velax has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Yadea GT70 Single Battery 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 Horwin EK1, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea Velax and Yadea GT70 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.
