Metro Metrix vs United Electric Smart vs Vlektra Retro
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Metro Metrix
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Vlektra Retro
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 250,000 | Rs 248,000 | Rs 279,000 | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 2.74 kWh | 2.5 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | 115 km | 110 km | 80 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 1 kW | 1.5 kW | |
| Charging time | 6 to 7 hours | 5.0 Hours | 2.5 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 38Ah | — | 24Ah (voltage not stated) | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h | 55 km/h | 70 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1910 x 720 x 1210 mm | 1780 x 700 x 1180 mm | — | |
| Frame | — | Steel | — | |
| Front suspension | — | — | Telescopic forks | |
| Rear suspension | — | — | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | |
| Dry weight | — | 70 kg | — | |
| Ground clearance | 163 mm | 120 mm | — | |
| Wheelbase | — | 1272 mm | — | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc / Disc | — | Drum / dual-piston caliper disc | |
| Tyre size | 12-inch tubeless | 90/70 | Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 | |
| Warranty | NCF: battery 24 months; LFP: battery 36 months; motor 24 months | — | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Orange | Black, White | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | No | Yes | |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | Yes | No | No | |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Digital speedometer | No | No | Yes | |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | No | |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | No | Yes | |
| LED tail light | No | No | Yes | |
| LED indicators | No | No | Yes | |
| Daytime running light | No | No | Yes | |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| NFC | Yes | No | No | |
| Cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Under-seat storage | Yes | No | No | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Metro Metrix vs United Electric Smart vs Vlektra Retro: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro Metrix, United Electric Smart and Vlektra Retro?
The United Electric Smart is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the United Electric Smart from Rs 248,000, the Metro Metrix from Rs 250,000 and the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro Metrix, United Electric Smart and Vlektra Retro?
The Metro Metrix NCF goes furthest on electricity (Metro Metrix NCF: 115 km; United Electric Smart: 110 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro Metrix, United Electric Smart and Vlektra Retro?
The Vlektra Retro is the most powerful (Vlektra Retro: 2 hp; United Electric Smart: 1 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro Metrix, United Electric Smart and Vlektra Retro?
The Metro Metrix NCF has 0 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the United Electric Smart has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Metro Metrix, United Electric Smart and Vlektra Retro 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.
