Metro E8S PRO vs Vlektra Retro vs Road Prince E-GO
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
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Vlektra Retro
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Road Prince E-GO
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 330,000 | Rs 279,000 | Rs 260,000 | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | — | — | |
| Electric range | 125 km | 80 km | — | |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 1.5 kW | 1.5 kW | |
| Charging time | 4-5 hours | 2.5 hours | 4 to 5 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V 38Ah | 24Ah (voltage not stated) | 72V / 24Ah | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 70 km/h | — | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | — | 1920 x 790 x 1190 mm | |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic | Telescopic forks | Telescopic with rebound damping | |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | Swing arm, outer spring shocks, rebound damping, preload adjuster | |
| Seat height | 740 mm | — | — | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | — | — | |
| Wheelbase | 1272 mm | — | 1240 mm | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Front disc / Rear disc | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc | — | |
| Tyre size | 90/80-12 Tubeless | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 | 2.25-17 (front) / 2.50-17 (rear) | |
| Warranty | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | — | |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | — | Black, Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | Yes | No | |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | Yes | No | No | |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | No | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | No | |
| LED tail light | Yes | Yes | No | |
| LED indicators | No | Yes | No | |
| Daytime running light | No | Yes | No | |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Fast charger included | Yes | No | No | |
| Riding range display | Yes | No | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Keyless start | Yes | No | No | |
| Remote unlock | Yes | No | No | |
| Smart colourful digital dashboard | Yes | No | No | |
| 32-litre under-seat storage | Yes | No | No | |
| Energy monitoring meter | Yes | No | No | |
| Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body | Yes | No | No | |
| CAN-communication controller and charger | No | No | Yes | |
| IP65 battery-to-controller cable | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Metro E8S PRO vs Vlektra Retro vs Road Prince E-GO: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro and Road Prince E-GO?
The Road Prince E-GO is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Road Prince E-GO from Rs 260,000, the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000 and the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro and Road Prince E-GO?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro and Road Prince E-GO?
The Metro E8S PRO is the most powerful (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp; Road Prince E-GO E-GO: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro and Road Prince E-GO?
The Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Road Prince E-GO E-GO 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, Vlektra Retro and Road Prince E-GO 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.
