In this comparison, we’ll be featuring two pint-sized contenders battling to dominate the streets of compact electric hatchbacks. Meet the contenders: the Honri Ve, slick, angular, and designed to zip through city traffic, and the Inverex XIO, a cheeky little car that matches your trusty Alto for practicality but raises the bar with smarter tech and significantly lower running costs.
While Honri Ve has been in the market for about 11 months, Inverex XIO is the ambitious newcomer stepping confidently into the same territory as the GUGO GIGI, Honri Ve, and BAW Brumby. Having already compared the XIO with GIGI previously, it’s now time to put it head-to-head against the Honri Ve. Note that Ve is a locally assembled car by Yousuf Dewan Motors.
Pricing
Honri Ve 2.0 has a price tag of 40 lacs, which is the ex-factory price.
On the XIO side, the base-trim price of XIO starts from 35 lacs for the 140 Km range variant, mid-trim for 42 lacs with up to 220 Km range, and top-spec variant for 52 lacs with up to 320 Km range. Note that all these prices are ex-factory pricing.
At the time of publishing this blog, we came to know that Inverex is offering a limited-time discount on the XIO’s pricing. We recommend contacting your nearest dealership to confirm the availability of this offer.
Variants Selection
For this comparison, we’ve selected the mid-level trim of Inverex XIO—the XIO-220—since the base model doesn’t offer enough features for a fair comparison. On the Honri side, we’ve opted for the Ve 2.0 trim, as the higher-end Ve 3.0 is significantly pricier, making it impractical to compare directly with the XIO-220.
Battery and Performance
XIO-220 offers slightly higher torque and a marginally greater range. It supports AC and DC fast charging, whereas Honri Ve 2.0 provides only AC household charging. However, in a drag race, Honri Ve will take the lead due to higher HP than XIO.
| Feature | Honri Ve 2.0 | XIO-220 |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Motor Power | 40 HP | 24 – 30 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Battery Type | Ternary Lithium | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | 18.5 kWh | 19.14 kWh |
| Range | 200 km (CLTC) | 220 km (NEDC or CLTC, standard not confirmed by the company) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Mode | Standard / Sports | Standard / Sports |
| Max Speed | 100 km/h | 101 km/h |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Charging Type | 220V AC Household | 2.8 kW AC + 36 min DC Fast Charging (80%) |
Dimensions
Both cars have almost identical dimensions, differing by just a few millimetres—a negligible distinction. However, one thing worth highlighting is that Honri Ve officially claims it’s a 5-seater car, but we doubt that. A compact hatchback with dimensions barely exceeding those of an Alto is unlikely to accommodate five passengers comfortably.
| Feature | Honri Ve 2.0 | XIO-220 |
| Length x Width x Height (mm) | 3517 x 1495 x 1660 | 3584 x 1475 x 1666 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2495 | 2455 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 | Not specified |
| Seating Capacity | 5 (real life might be 4) | 4 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
Interior Features
Both vehicles feature similar infotainment setups, but Honri Ve 2.0 offers a slightly larger display. Both support practical seating and basic comfort features for daily urban usage.
| Feature | Honri Ve 2.0 | XIO-220 |
| Seat Material | Fabric | Fabric |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25″ | 10.1” |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 5” | 7” |
| Speakers | 2 Speakers | 4 Speakers |
| Rear Seat Folding | Entirely Folding | Entirely Folding |
| Front & Rear Electric Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual | Manual |
| Drive Modes | Standard / Sports | Standard / Sports |
Exterior Features
Both cars have similar wheel sizes and alloy wheels, maintaining a comparable external visual appeal.
| Feature | Honri Ve 2.0 | XIO-220 |
| Headlights | Halogen | Type not specified |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Type | 165/55 R15 Alloy | 165/55 R15 Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Exterior Mirrors | Electric | Electric |
Safety Features
Honri Ve 2.0 provides dual airbags and advanced warnings like low-speed collision alerts, offering slightly enhanced occupant safety compared to the XIO-220’s single airbag system.
| Feature | Honri Ve 2.0 | XIO-220 |
| Airbags | 2 (Driver + Passenger) | 1 (Driver only) |
| ABS + EBD | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Radar | Yes | Yes |
| Low Speed Pedestrian Warning | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
To conclude this comparison, we think both cars offer nearly identical specifications and are well-suited for city commutes—especially if your priority is affordable car with lowest running cost that can get you from point A to B, with the added comfort of air conditioning.
There are a few differences between the two cars, like the range is 20 Km higher in XIO, but we think it will be negligible in real life, and Honri Ve has one more airbag, on the passenger side. If you’re a music lover, the XIO takes the lead with four speakers compared to Honri Ve’s two. Each car has its own specific advantages, balancing each other out. So, at least on paper, they’re essentially neck-and-neck.
