Vlektra Bolt vs Metro E8S PRO vs Crown Electric Firefly
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Vlektra Bolt
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Metro E8S PRO
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Crown Electric Firefly
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 549,000 | Rs 330,000 | Rs 235,000 | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 2.74 kWh | 2.2 kWh | |
| Electric range | 150 km | 125 km | 70-90 km | |
| Electric motor power | 3 kW | 2 kW | — | |
| Charging time | 3.5 hours | 4-5 hours | 3 to 4 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72V / 38Ah | 72V 38Ah | 73.6V / 30Ah | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 105 km/h | 65 km/h | 60-65 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | — | 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm | — | |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork | Hydraulic | — | |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Hydraulic | — | |
| Dry weight | — | — | 82 kg | |
| Seat height | — | 740 mm | — | |
| Ground clearance | — | 140 mm | — | |
| Wheelbase | — | 1272 mm | — | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Dual-piston caliper disc / dual-piston caliper disc | Front disc / Rear disc | Disc / Disc | |
| Tyre size | Front 90/90-17; rear 120/80-16 | 90/80-12 Tubeless | 3.00-10 (front) / 3.00-10 (rear) | |
| Warranty | 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor | Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km | Battery 4 years / 48,000 km; motor and controller 3 years / 36,000 km (repairable warranty); body parts 1 year / 12,000 km | |
| Colours | — | Blue, Grey, Silver, White | Grey, White, Blue, Black | |
| Safety | ||||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | Yes | No | No | |
| Front disc brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Anti-theft alarm | No | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Self start | No | Yes | No | |
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tubeless tyres | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | No | |
| Lighting | ||||
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail light | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED indicators | Yes | No | No | |
| Daytime running light | Yes | No | No | |
| Engine & performance | ||||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | No | |
| Reverse assist | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Battery level indicator | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Fast charger included | No | Yes | No | |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Bluetooth sound speaker | Yes | No | No | |
| Keyless start | No | Yes | No | |
| Remote unlock | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart colourful digital dashboard | No | Yes | No | |
| 32-litre under-seat storage | No | Yes | No | |
| Energy monitoring meter | No | Yes | No | |
| Low wind-resistant aerodynamic body | No | Yes | No | |
| NFC unlock | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Vlektra Bolt vs Metro E8S PRO vs Crown Electric Firefly: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Vlektra Bolt, Metro E8S PRO and Crown Electric Firefly?
The Crown Electric Firefly is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Crown Electric Firefly from Rs 235,000, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000 and the Vlektra Bolt from Rs 549,000.
Which has the longer electric range, Vlektra Bolt, Metro E8S PRO and Crown Electric Firefly?
The Vlektra Bolt goes furthest on electricity (Vlektra Bolt: 150 km; Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Crown Electric Firefly Firefly: 90 km).
Which is more powerful, Vlektra Bolt, Metro E8S PRO and Crown Electric Firefly?
The Vlektra Bolt is the most powerful (Vlektra Bolt: 4 hp; Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp).
Which has more safety features, Vlektra Bolt, Metro E8S PRO and Crown Electric Firefly?
The Vlektra Bolt has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features and the Crown Electric Firefly Firefly 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 Vlektra Bolt, Metro E8S PRO and Crown Electric Firefly 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.
