Metro E8S PRO vs Yadea T5 vs Vlektra Retro vs Crown Electric Flash Pro
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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Yadea T5
T5
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Vlektra Retro
Retro
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Crown Electric Flash Pro
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 330,000 | Rs 253,500 | Rs 279,000 | Rs 325,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | — | — | 4.42 kWh |
| Electric range | 125 km | 85 km | 80 km | — |
| Electric motor power | 2 kW | 1.2 kW | 1.5 kW | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 4-5 hours | 5-6 hours | 2.5 hours | — |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V 38Ah | 72V 25Ah graphene | 24Ah (voltage not stated) | 73.6V 60Ah |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 57 km/h | 70 km/h | — |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | 1780 × 700 × 1180 mm | — | — |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic | — | Telescopic forks | — |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic | — | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 110 kg |
| Seat height | 740 mm | — | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 160 mm | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 1272 mm | — | — | — |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Front disc / Rear disc | — | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc | — |
| Tyre size | 90/80-12 Tubeless | Tubeless | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 | 90/90-12 front, 120/70-10 rear |
| Warranty | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | — | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | 4 years / 48,000 km LFP battery; 3 years / 36,000 km motor & controller (repairable warranty); 1 year / 12,000 km body parts |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Gray, Red, White | — | — |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | Yes | No | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | No |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| LED tail light | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| LED indicators | No | No | Yes | No |
| Daytime running light | No | No | Yes | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reverse assist | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes | 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 |
| Auto-dimming LED dashboard | No | Yes | No | No |
| NFC Unlock | No | No | No | Yes |
| Remote alarm | No | No | No | Yes |
| 4 riding modes | No | No | No | Yes |
| USB port | No | No | No | Yes |
| Digital dashboard with cruise control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Side stand sensor | No | No | No | Yes |
| TOUGHGUARD (complimentary company gift) | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | 5.5/10 |
Metro E8S PRO vs Yadea T5 vs Vlektra Retro vs Crown Electric Flash Pro: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5, Vlektra Retro and Crown Electric Flash Pro?
The Yadea T5 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Yadea T5 from Rs 253,500, the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000, the Crown Electric Flash Pro from Rs 325,000 and the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5, Vlektra Retro and Crown Electric Flash Pro?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Yadea T5: 85 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5, Vlektra Retro and Crown Electric Flash Pro?
They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Crown Electric Flash Pro: 3 hp; Yadea T5: 2 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro E8S PRO, Yadea T5, Vlektra Retro and Crown Electric Flash Pro?
The Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Yadea T5 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Crown Electric Flash Pro 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, Yadea T5, Vlektra Retro and Crown Electric Flash Pro 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.
