Vlektra Bolt vs Crown Raftaar
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Vlektra Bolt
|
Crown Raftaar
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 549,000 | Rs 309,900 | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | — | 3 kWh | |
| Electric range | 150 km | 110 km | |
| Electric motor power | 3 kW | 4 kW | |
| Charging time | 3.5 hours | 4-5 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 72 V / 38 Ah | 73.6V 40Ah LFP | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Direct drive (electric) | Manual | |
| Top speed | 105 km/h | 90 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Engine type | 72 V 3,000 W BLDC electric motor, 120 Nm | — | |
| Frame | — | Reinforced metal body with motorcycle-style chassis | |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork | — | |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | — | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Dual-piston caliper disc / Dual-piston caliper disc | Front / rear CBS | |
| Tyre size | Front 90/90-17, Rear 120/80-16 | 90/90-12 front and rear | |
| Warranty | 3-year replacement warranty on battery; 2-year replacement warranty on motor | LFP battery 4 years/48,000 km; motor & controller 3 years/36,000 km (repairable warranty); body parts 1 year/12,000 km | |
| Colours | — | White, Grey, Red, Blue, Black | |
| Safety | |||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | Yes | Yes | |
| Front disc brake | Yes | No | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | |
| Lighting | |||
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail light | Yes | Yes | |
| LED indicators | Yes | No | |
| Daytime running light | Yes | No | |
| Engine & performance | |||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric | |||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | |
| Reverse assist | Yes | No | |
| Battery level indicator | No | Yes | |
| Riding range display | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery | Yes | No | |
| Synthesized sound module with Bluetooth | Yes | No | |
| Projector headlamp | Yes | No | |
| NFC unlock | No | Yes | |
| Metal safety frame | No | Yes | |
| ToughGuard protection (complimentary) | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Vlektra Bolt vs Crown Raftaar: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Vlektra Bolt or the Crown Raftaar?
The Crown Raftaar is cheaper. It starts at Rs 309,900 ex-factory, Rs 239,100 less than the Vlektra Bolt, which starts at Rs 549,000.
Which has the longer electric range, the Vlektra Bolt or the Crown Raftaar?
The Vlektra Bolt goes furthest on electricity (Vlektra Bolt: 150 km; Crown Raftaar: 110 km).
Which is more powerful, the Vlektra Bolt or the Crown Raftaar?
The Crown Raftaar is the most powerful (Crown Raftaar: 5 hp; Vlektra Bolt: 4 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Vlektra Bolt or the Crown Raftaar?
The Vlektra Bolt has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features and the Crown Raftaar has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Vlektra Bolt and Crown Raftaar 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.
