Horwin EK1 vs Metro Metrix vs Yadea Velax vs Honda ICON e:
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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Yadea Velax
Velax
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 466,000 | Rs 250,000 | Rs 444,000 | Rs 419,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | — | 1.47 kWh |
| Electric range | 90 km | 115 km | 85 km | 53 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | — | 2 kW | 1.81 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 6 to 7 hours | 6-7 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 36Ah | 72V / 38Ah | 72V 30Ah LFP | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion |
| 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 | 55 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 | Grey, Blue, Black | White, Black, Red |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| ECO drive mode and intelligent energy management controller | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 |
Horwin EK1 vs Metro Metrix vs Yadea Velax vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin EK1, Metro Metrix, Yadea Velax and Honda ICON e:?
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, Yadea Velax and Honda ICON e:?
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, Yadea Velax and Honda ICON e:?
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, Yadea Velax and Honda ICON e:?
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 Yadea Velax has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda ICON e: 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, Yadea Velax and Honda ICON e: 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.
