Metro E8S PRO vs Horwin EK1 vs Crown Electric Champion vs Metro Metrix
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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Horwin EK1
EK1
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Crown Electric Champion
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Metro Metrix
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 330,000 | Rs 466,000 | Rs 285,000 | Rs 250,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | — | 3 kWh | 2.74 kWh |
| Electric range | 125 km | 90 km | 100-120 km | 115 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 2 kW | — | — |
| Charging time | 4-5 hours | 4 to 6 hours | 4 to 5 hours | 6 to 7 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V 38Ah | 72V / 36Ah | 73.6V / 40Ah | 72V / 38Ah |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 55 km/h | 60-70 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | — | — | 1910 x 720 x 1210 mm |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic | — | — | — |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 740 mm | — | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 125 mm | — | 163 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1272 mm | 1320 mm | — | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Front disc / Rear disc | Disc brakes | CBS front and rear with dual front disc brakes | Disc / Disc |
| Tyre size | 90/80-12 Tubeless | — | 90/90-12 (front) / 120/70-10 (rear) | 12-inch tubeless |
| Warranty | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | Battery 4 years / 48,000 km; motor and controller 3 years / 36,000 km (repairable warranty); body parts 1 year / 12,000 km | NCF: battery 24 months; LFP: battery 36 months; motor 24 months |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Orange, Blue | Grey, Red, Green, Black, Blue | Black, Silver, Orange |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | Yes | No | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| LED tail light | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| LED indicators | No | No | Yes | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | No | No | No |
| 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 |
| GPS alarm | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Tailstock, backpack and rack | No | Yes | No | No |
| NFC unlock | No | No | Yes | No |
| Under-seat storage and glove box | No | No | Yes | No |
| NFC | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Under-seat storage | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
Metro E8S PRO vs Horwin EK1 vs Crown Electric Champion vs Metro Metrix: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin EK1, Crown Electric Champion and Metro Metrix?
The Metro Metrix is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro Metrix from Rs 250,000, the Crown Electric Champion from Rs 285,000, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000 and the Horwin EK1 from Rs 466,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin EK1, Crown Electric Champion and Metro Metrix?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Crown Electric Champion Champion Standard: 120 km; Metro Metrix NCF: 115 km; Horwin EK1: 90 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin EK1, Crown Electric Champion and Metro Metrix?
They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Horwin EK1: 3 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro E8S PRO, Horwin EK1, Crown Electric Champion and Metro Metrix?
The Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Horwin EK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Crown Electric Champion Champion Standard has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features and the Metro Metrix NCF has 0 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Metro E8S PRO, Horwin EK1, Crown Electric Champion and Metro Metrix 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.
