Horwin EK1 vs Metro Metrix vs Honda ICON e: 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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Horwin EK1
EK1
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Metro Metrix
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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Yadea Velax
Velax
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 466,000 | Rs 250,000 | Rs 419,900 | Rs 444,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | 1.47 kWh | — |
| Electric range | 90 km | 115 km | 53 km | 85 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | — | 1.81 kW | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 6 to 7 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) | 6-7 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 36Ah | 72V / 38Ah | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion | 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 | 55 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | 1910 x 720 x 1210 mm | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm | — |
| Engine type | — | — | In-wheel brushless electric motor | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | 89 kg | — |
| Seat height | — | — | 742 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm | 163 mm | 132 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm | — | 1298 mm | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc brakes | Disc / Disc | — | — |
| Tyre size | — | 12-inch tubeless | — | 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 | Orange, Blue | Black, Silver, Orange | White, Black, Red | Grey, Blue, Black |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | No | Yes | No | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | No | No | Yes | No |
| Other | ||||
| GPS alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| LED display | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tailstock, backpack and rack | Yes | No | No | No |
| NFC | No | Yes | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | Yes | No | No |
| Under-seat storage | 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 | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
Horwin EK1 vs Metro Metrix vs Honda ICON e: vs Yadea Velax: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin EK1, Metro Metrix, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
The Metro Metrix is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro Metrix from Rs 250,000, 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, Horwin EK1, Metro Metrix, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
The Metro Metrix NCF goes furthest on electricity (Metro Metrix NCF: 115 km; Horwin EK1: 90 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Horwin EK1, Metro Metrix, Honda ICON e: 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, Horwin EK1, Metro Metrix, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
The Horwin EK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro Metrix NCF has 0 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda ICON e: 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 Horwin EK1, Metro Metrix, Honda ICON e: 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.
