Metro Premium Plus vs Metro E8S PRO vs Honda ICON e: vs Horwin SK1
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Metro Premium Plus
Premium Plus
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Metro E8S PRO
Metro E8S PRO
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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Horwin SK1
SK1
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 335,000 | Rs 330,000 | Rs 419,900 | Rs 434,000 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | 1.47 kWh | — |
| Electric range | 100 km | 125 km | 53 km | 90 km |
| Electric motor power | — | 2 kW | 1.81 kW | 2 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 5 hours | 4-5 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) | 4 to 6 hours |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 76.8V / 30Ah | 72V 38Ah | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion | 72V / 36Ah |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | 35 km/h | 65 km/h | 55 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1790 x 900 x 1640 mm | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm | — |
| Engine type | — | — | In-wheel brushless electric motor | — |
| Front suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Rear suspension | — | Hydraulic | — | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | 89 kg | — |
| Seat height | — | 740 mm | 742 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm | 140 mm | 132 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1272 mm | 1298 mm | 1360 mm |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc / Drum | Front disc / Rear disc | — | Disc brakes |
| Tyre size | 3.00-10 6PR tubeless (front and rear) | 90/80-12 Tubeless | — | Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14 |
| Warranty | Battery and motor 24 months | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | — | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) |
| Colours | Silver, Beige | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | White, Black, Red | Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Digital speedometer | No | Yes | No | No |
| USB charging port | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tubeless tyres | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | No | No |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | No | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fast charger included | No | Yes | No | No |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| NFC | Yes | No | No | No |
| Remote control | Yes | No | No | No |
| Keyless start | No | Yes | No | No |
| Remote unlock | No | Yes | No | No |
| Smart colourful digital dashboard | No | Yes | No | No |
| 32-litre under-seat storage | No | Yes | No | No |
| Energy monitoring meter | No | Yes | No | No |
| Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body | No | Yes | No | No |
| GPS tracking with alarm | No | No | No | Yes |
| LCD display | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tailstock and windscreen | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 |
Metro Premium Plus vs Metro E8S PRO vs Honda ICON e: vs Horwin SK1: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Metro Premium Plus, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Horwin SK1?
The Metro E8S PRO is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000, the Metro Premium Plus from Rs 335,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Horwin SK1 from Rs 434,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Metro Premium Plus, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Horwin SK1?
The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Metro Premium Plus: 100 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Metro Premium Plus, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Horwin SK1?
They are closely matched (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Horwin SK1: 3 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Metro Premium Plus, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Horwin SK1?
The Metro Premium Plus has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda ICON e: has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Horwin SK1 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 Premium Plus, Metro E8S PRO, Honda ICON e: and Horwin SK1 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.
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