Metro E8S PRO vs Vlektra Retro vs Yadea Velax vs Okla OVA
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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Vlektra Retro
Retro
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Yadea Velax
Velax
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Okla OVA
OVA LFP
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 330,000 | Rs 279,000 | Rs 444,000 | Rs 399,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | — | — | — |
| Electric range | 125 km | 80 km | 85 km | 120 km |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 1.5 kW | 2 kW | 3 kW |
| Charging time | 4-5 hours | 2.5 hours | 6-7 hours | 5 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V 38Ah | 24Ah (voltage not stated) | 72V 30Ah LFP | 72V 45Ah LFP |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 70 km/h | 65 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | — | — | — |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic | Telescopic forks | — | Telescopic aluminium hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | — | Hydraulic, adjustable |
| Seat height | 740 mm | — | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 1272 mm | — | — | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Front disc / Rear disc | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc | — | Front disc / Rear disc with CBS |
| Tyre size | 90/80-12 Tubeless | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 | 14-inch tubeless | Front 100/80-16, Rear 120/80-16 |
| Warranty | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | Battery pack replacement: 4 years or 50,000 km | Battery 3 years; motor 2 years (T&C apply) |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | — | Grey, Blue, Black | Red, Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Grey |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | Yes | No | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Adjustable rear suspension | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail light | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| LED indicators | No | Yes | No | No |
| Daytime running light | No | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Electric | ||||
| Removable battery | No | No | No | Yes |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 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 |
| EasyGO keyless unlocking | No | No | Yes | No |
| ECO drive mode and intelligent energy management controller | No | No | Yes | No |
| LED lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| 18-MOSFET controller | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
Metro E8S PRO vs Vlektra Retro vs Yadea Velax vs Okla OVA: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro, Yadea Velax and Okla OVA?
The Vlektra Retro is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, the Okla OVA from Rs 399,000 and the Yadea Velax from Rs 444,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro, Yadea Velax and Okla OVA?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Okla OVA LFP: 120 km; Yadea Velax: 85 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro, Yadea Velax and Okla OVA?
The Okla OVA LFP is the most powerful (Okla OVA LFP: 4 hp; Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Yadea Velax: 3 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro E8S PRO, Vlektra Retro, Yadea Velax and Okla OVA?
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, the Yadea Velax has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Okla OVA LFP has 0 airbags and 3 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, Yadea Velax and Okla OVA 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.
