Horwin EK1 vs Metro Premium Plus 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
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Metro Premium Plus
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Honda ICON e:
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 466,000 | Rs 335,000 | Rs 419,900 | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.47 kWh | |
| Electric range | 90 km | 100 km | 53 km | |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | — | 1.81 kW | |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 4 to 5 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 36Ah | 76.8V / 30Ah | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 55 km/h | 35 km/h | 55 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | 1790 x 900 x 1640 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 | 120 mm | 132 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm | — | 1298 mm | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc brakes | Disc / Drum | — | |
| Tyre size | — | 3.00-10 6PR tubeless (front and rear) | — | |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | Battery and motor 24 months | — | |
| Colours | Orange, Blue | Silver, Beige | White, Black, Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | Yes | No | |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Battery level indicator | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| GPS alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| LED display | Yes | No | No | |
| Tailstock, backpack and rack | Yes | No | No | |
| NFC | No | Yes | No | |
| Remote control | No | Yes | No | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 5.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Horwin EK1 vs Metro Premium Plus vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro Premium Plus is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro Premium Plus from Rs 335,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Horwin EK1 from Rs 466,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro Premium Plus goes furthest on electricity (Metro Premium Plus: 100 km; Horwin EK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus and Honda ICON e:?
The Horwin EK1 is the most powerful (Horwin EK1: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus and Honda ICON e:?
The Horwin EK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro Premium Plus has 0 airbags and 2 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 Premium Plus 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.
