Horwin EK1 vs Metro Premium Plus 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 Premium Plus
Premium Plus
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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 335,000 | Rs 444,000 | Rs 419,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | — | 1.47 kWh |
| Electric range | 90 km | 100 km | 85 km | 53 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | — | 2 kW | 1.81 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 4 to 5 hours | 6-7 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 36Ah | 76.8V / 30Ah | 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 | 35 km/h | 65 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) | 14-inch tubeless | — |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | Battery and motor 24 months | Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km | — |
| Colours | Orange, Blue | Silver, Beige | Grey, Blue, Black | White, Black, Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | 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 |
| Remote control | 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 | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 |
Horwin EK1 vs Metro Premium Plus vs Yadea Velax vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus, Yadea Velax 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, the Yadea Velax from Rs 444,000 and the Horwin EK1 from Rs 466,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus, Yadea Velax and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro Premium Plus goes furthest on electricity (Metro Premium Plus: 100 km; Horwin EK1: 90 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Horwin EK1, Metro Premium Plus, 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 Premium Plus, Yadea Velax 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, 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 Premium Plus, 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.
