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Vlektra Retro vs Metro E8S PRO vs Honda ICON e:

Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.

Specification Vlektra Retro price in Pakistan Vlektra Retro Retro Remove Metro E8S PRO price in Pakistan Metro E8S PRO Metro E8S PRO Remove Honda ICON e: price in pakistan Honda ICON e: ICON e: Remove
Price
Ex-factory price Rs 279,000 Rs 330,000 Rs 419,900
Powertrain
Type Electric Electric Electric
Battery & charging
Battery — 2.74 kWh 1.47 kWh
Electric range 80 km 125 km 53 km
Electric motor power 1.5 kW 2 kW 1.81 kW
Charging time 2.5 hours 4-5 hours 7 h 20 min (0–100%)
Battery (volts / amp-hours) 24Ah (voltage not stated) 72V 38Ah 48V 30.6Ah lithium-ion
Performance & drive
Transmission Direct drive (electric) Direct drive (electric) Direct drive (electric)
Top speed 70 km/h 65 km/h 55 km/h
Size & practicality
Dimensions (L × W × H) — 1839 x 710 x 1165 mm 1796 x 680 x 1085 mm
Engine type — — In-wheel brushless electric motor
Front suspension Telescopic forks Hydraulic —
Rear suspension Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers Hydraulic —
Dry weight — — 89 kg
Seat height — 740 mm 742 mm
Ground clearance — 140 mm 132 mm
Wheelbase — 1272 mm 1298 mm
Brakes (front / rear) Drum / dual-piston caliper disc Front disc / Rear disc —
Tyre size Front 2.75/18; rear 90/90-17 90/80-12 Tubeless —
Warranty 3-year replacement warranty on the battery; 2-year replacement warranty on the motor Motor & battery: 18 months or 20,000 km —
Colours — Blue, Grey, Silver, White White, Black, Red
Safety
Combined braking system (CBS) Yes No No
Front disc brake No Yes No
Rear disc brake Yes Yes No
Anti-theft alarm No Yes No
Comfort & convenience
Self start No Yes No
Digital speedometer Yes Yes No
Tubeless tyres No Yes No
Alloy wheels No Yes No
Lighting
LED headlight Yes Yes No
LED tail light Yes Yes No
LED indicators Yes No No
Daytime running light Yes No No
Engine & performance
Riding modes Yes Yes No
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
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
Verdict
Expert rating 6.8/10 6.6/10 6.8/10

Vlektra Retro vs Metro E8S PRO vs Honda ICON e:: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO and Honda ICON e:?

The Vlektra Retro is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000, the Metro E8S PRO from Rs 330,000 and the Honda ICON e: from Rs 419,900.

Which has the longer electric range, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO and Honda ICON e:?

The Metro E8S PRO goes furthest on electricity (Metro E8S PRO: 125 km; Vlektra Retro: 80 km; Honda ICON e:: 53 km).

Which is more powerful, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO and Honda ICON e:?

The Metro E8S PRO is the most powerful (Metro E8S PRO: 3 hp; Vlektra Retro: 2 hp; Honda ICON e:: 2 hp).

Which has more safety features, Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO and Honda ICON e:?

The Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Metro E8S PRO has 0 airbags and 3 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 Vlektra Retro, Metro E8S PRO 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.

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