Metro E8S PRO vs Crown Electric Firefly vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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Crown Electric Firefly
Firefly
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Horwin SK1
SK1
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 330,000 | Rs 235,000 | Rs 434,000 | Rs 419,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | 2.2 kWh | — | 1.47 kWh |
| Electric range | 125 km | 7090 km | 90 km | 53 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | — | 2 kW | 1.81 kW |
| Charging time | 4-5 hours | 3 to 4 hours | 4 to 6 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V 38Ah | 73.6V / 30Ah | 72V / 36Ah | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 6065 km/h | 55 km/h | 55 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 | — | 82 kg | — | 89 kg |
| Seat height | 740 mm | — | — | 742 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | — | 155 mm | 132 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1272 mm | — | 1360 mm | 1298 mm |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Front disc / Rear disc | Disc / Disc | Disc brakes | — |
| Tyre size | 90/80-12 Tubeless | 3.00-10 (front) / 3.00-10 (rear) | Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14 | — |
| Warranty | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | Battery 4 years / 48,000 km; motor and controller 3 years / 36,000 km (repairable warranty); body parts 1 year / 12,000 km | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | — |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Grey, White, Blue, Black | Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive | White, Black, Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | Yes | No | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| USB charging port | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail light | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reverse assist | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Fast charger included | Yes | No | No | No |
| Riding range display | Yes | No | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Keyless start | Yes | No | No | No |
| Remote unlock | Yes | No | No | No |
| Smart colourful digital dashboard | Yes | No | No | No |
| 32-litre under-seat storage | Yes | No | No | No |
| Energy monitoring meter | Yes | No | No | No |
| Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body | Yes | No | No | No |
| NFC unlock | No | Yes | No | No |
| GPS tracking with alarm | No | No | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tailstock and windscreen | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 |
Metro E8S PRO vs Crown Electric Firefly vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro E8S PRO, Crown Electric Firefly, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Crown Electric Firefly is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Crown Electric Firefly from Rs 235,000, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Horwin SK1 from Rs 434,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro E8S PRO, Crown Electric Firefly, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Crown Electric Firefly Firefly goes furthest on electricity (Crown Electric Firefly Firefly: 7,090 km; Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro E8S PRO, Crown Electric Firefly, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Horwin SK1: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro E8S PRO, Crown Electric Firefly, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Crown Electric Firefly Firefly has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Horwin SK1 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 Metro E8S PRO, Crown Electric Firefly, Horwin SK1 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.
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