Road Prince E-GO vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Road Prince E-GO
E-GO
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Metro E8S Mountain Climber
E8S Mountain Climber
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Horwin SK1
SK1
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Honda ICON e:
ICON e:
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 260,000 | Rs 265,000 | Rs 434,000 | Rs 419,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | — | 1.47 kWh |
| Electric range | — | 125 km | 90 km | 53 km |
| Electric motor power | 1.5 kW | — | 2 kW | 1.81 kW |
| Charging time | 4 to 5 hours | 6 to 7 hours | 4 to 6 hours | 7 h 20 min (0–100%) |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 24Ah | 72V / 38Ah | 72V / 36Ah | 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) |
| Top speed | — | 60 km/h | 55 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1920 x 790 x 1190 mm | 1900 x 720 x 1080 mm | — | 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm |
| Engine type | — | — | — | In-wheel brushless electric motor |
| Front suspension | Telescopic with rebound damping | — | — | — |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm, outer spring shocks, rebound damping, preload adjuster | — | — | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 89 kg |
| Seat height | — | — | — | 742 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 145 mm | 155 mm | 132 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1240 mm | — | 1360 mm | 1298 mm |
| Brakes (front / rear) | — | Disc / Disc | Disc brakes | — |
| Tyre size | 2.25-17 (front) / 2.50-17 (rear) | 90/90-12 (front) / 100/80-12 (rear), tubeless | Front 100/80 R14; rear 120/70 R14 | — |
| Warranty | — | Battery and motor 24 months | Standard manufacturer warranty covering key components (terms not published) | — |
| Colours | Black, Red | Red, Grey | Silver Orange, Silver Blue, Olive | White, Black, Red |
| Safety | ||||
| Front disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes | No | No |
| Side-stand engine cut-off | No | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Digital speedometer | Yes | No | No | No |
| USB charging port | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electric | ||||
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| CAN-communication controller and charger | Yes | No | No | No |
| IP65 battery-to-controller cable | Yes | No | No | No |
| NFC | No | Yes | No | No |
| Traction control system | No | Yes | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | Yes | No | No |
| Electronic seat unlock | No | Yes | No | No |
| Driver seat sensor | No | Yes | No | No |
| GPS tracking with alarm | No | No | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tailstock and windscreen | No | No | Yes | No |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 |
Road Prince E-GO vs Metro E8S Mountain Climber vs Horwin SK1 vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Road Prince E-GO, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Road Prince E-GO is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Road Prince E-GO from Rs 260,000, the Metro E8S Mountain Climber from Rs 265,000, the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900 and the Horwin SK1 from Rs 434,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Road Prince E-GO, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Metro E8S Mountain Climber goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S Mountain Climber: 125 km; Horwin SK1: 90 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).
Which is more powerful, Road Prince E-GO, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Horwin SK1 is the most powerful (Horwin SK1: 3 hp; Road Prince E-GO E-GO: 2 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).
Which has more safety features, Road Prince E-GO, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e:?
The Road Prince E-GO E-GO has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S Mountain Climber has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Horwin SK1 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda ICON e: 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 Road Prince E-GO, Metro E8S Mountain Climber, Horwin SK1 and Honda ICON e: 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.
