Jolta Sparrow vs Metro E8S PRO 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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Jolta Sparrow
Sparrow
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Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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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 120,900 | Rs 330,000 | Rs 419,900 | Rs 444,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | 1.47 kWh | — |
| Electric range | 25 km | 125 km | 53 km | 85 km |
| Electric motor power | 0.5 kW | 2 kW | 1.81 kW | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 6 to 8 hours | 4-5 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) | 6-7 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 48V / 26Ah | 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 | 35 km/h | 65 km/h | 55 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm | — |
| Engine type | — | — | In-wheel brushless electric motor | — |
| Front suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Rear suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | 89 kg | — |
| Seat height | — | 740 mm | 742 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 140 mm | 132 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 1272 mm | 1298 mm | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Drum / drum | Front disc / Rear disc | — | — |
| Tyre size | — | 90/80-12 Tubeless | — | 14-inch tubeless |
| Warranty | 20 months (scope not stated) | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | — | Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km |
| Colours | Black | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | White, Black, Red | Grey, Blue, Black |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | No | No |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fast charger included | No | Yes | No | No |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Pedal assist (electric and pedal) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Keyless start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Remote unlock | No | Yes | No | No |
| Smart colourful digital dashboard | No | Yes | No | No |
| 32-litre under-seat storage | No | Yes | No | No |
| Energy monitoring meter | No | Yes | No | No |
| Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body | 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 | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
Jolta Sparrow vs Metro E8S PRO vs Honda ICON e: vs Yadea Velax: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
The Jolta Sparrow is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Jolta Sparrow from Rs 120,900, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Yadea Velax from Rs 444,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km; Jolta Sparrow: 25 km).
Which is more powerful, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Yadea Velax: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp; Jolta Sparrow: 1 hp).
Which has more safety features, Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Yadea Velax?
The Jolta Sparrow has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 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 Jolta Sparrow, Metro E8S PRO, 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.
