Horwin SK1 vs Jolta Sparrow vs Vlektra Bolt 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 SK1
SK1
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Jolta Sparrow
Sparrow
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Vlektra Bolt
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 434,000 | Rs 120,900 | Rs 549,000 | Rs 419,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | — | 1.47 kWh |
| Electric range | 90 km | 25 km | 150 km | 53 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 0.5 kW | 3 kW | 1.81 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 6 hours | 6 to 8 hours | 3.5 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 36Ah | 48V / 26Ah | 72V / 38Ah | 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 | 105 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | — | — | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm |
| Engine type | — | — | — | In-wheel brushless electric motor |
| Front suspension | — | — | Upside-down fork | — |
| Rear suspension | — | — | Monoshock | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 89 kg |
| Seat height | — | — | — | 742 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | — | — | 132 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm | — | — | 1298 mm |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc brakes | Drum / drum | Dual-piston caliper disc / dual-piston caliper disc | — |
| Tyre size | Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14 | — | Front 90/90-17; rear 120/80-16 | — |
| Warranty | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | 20 months (scope not stated) | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | — |
| Colours | Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive | Black | — | White, Black, Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Front disc brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Digital speedometer | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB charging port | Yes | No | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | No |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | No | Yes | No |
| LED tail light | No | No | Yes | No |
| LED indicators | No | No | Yes | No |
| Daytime running light | No | No | Yes | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | No | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| GPS tracking with alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| LCD display | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tailstock and windscreen | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pedal assist (electric and pedal) | No | Yes | No | No |
| Bluetooth sound speaker | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
Horwin SK1 vs Jolta Sparrow vs Vlektra Bolt vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Horwin SK1, Jolta Sparrow, Vlektra Bolt and Honda ICON e:?
The Jolta Sparrow is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Jolta Sparrow from Rs 120,900, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900, the Horwin SK1 from Rs 434,000 and the Vlektra Bolt from Rs 549,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Horwin SK1, Jolta Sparrow, Vlektra Bolt and Honda ICON e:?
The Vlektra Bolt goes furthest on electricity (Vlektra Bolt: 150 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km; Jolta Sparrow: 25 km).
Which is more powerful, Horwin SK1, Jolta Sparrow, Vlektra Bolt and Honda ICON e:?
The Vlektra Bolt is the most powerful (Vlektra Bolt: 4 hp; Horwin SK1: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp; Jolta Sparrow: 1 hp).
Which has more safety features, Horwin SK1, Jolta Sparrow, Vlektra Bolt and Honda ICON e:?
The Horwin SK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Jolta Sparrow has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features, the Vlektra Bolt has 0 airbags and 3 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 SK1, Jolta Sparrow, Vlektra Bolt 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.
