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BGAUSS C12 Max R vs Hero Photon HX EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 17 Aug 2026Comparing C12 Max R vs Photon HX variants
The short answer

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 80,399 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BGAUSS C12 Max R if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

For now, it looks best for buyers prioritizing practicality over published specs. Without an official Nepal price or complete spec sheet in the available results, its value case is hard to judge precisely. If priced competitively, it should suit urban families wanting storage, comfort, and an electric commute.

Pros
Large underseat storage for a scooter.
Wide seat should improve passenger comfort.
Spacious legroom suits family use.
Urban-focused EV packaging is practical.
Cons
Official Nepal price not confirmed in the available results.
Key hardware specs are not disclosed here.
No verified safety equipment details in the available results.
Brand/service network size is unclear from the available results.
As of 15 Aug 2026
Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 80,399 less ex-showroom.
8 rows compared
BGAUSS C12 Max R price in Nepal
BGAUSS
रु 3,29,999
Hero
रु 2,49,600Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,29,999
रु 2,49,600Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 3,04,900 – रु 3,29,999
रु 2,49,600
Variants on sale
2
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Agni Motoinc (Agni Group)
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
3
78Better
Service centres
0
14
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Wide seat and spacious legroom.
·Designed for practical family and urban use.
As of 15 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-08-15).
As of 15 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-08-15).
As of 15 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-08-15).
As of 15 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Launched in Nepal on 2026-08-12.
·Also covered by Nepaldrives on 2026-08-15.
As of 15 Aug 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BGAUSS C12 Max R
Hero Photon HX EV

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 3,29,999
रु 2,49,600
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 2,300
≈ रु 2,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,34,230
≈ रु 2,53,831
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,159 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 4,658 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

BGAUSS C12 Max R full detailsHero Photon HX EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

BGAUSS C12 Max R vs Hero Photon HX EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BGAUSS C12 Max R or Hero Photon HX EV?

As of August 2026, the Hero Photon HX EV starts at Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.55 lakh less than the BGAUSS C12 Max R at Rs 3.05 lakh.

What is the price of the BGAUSS C12 Max R and Hero Photon HX EV in Nepal?

The BGAUSS C12 Max R costs Rs 3.05 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh and the Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the BGAUSS C12 Max R or the Hero Photon HX EV?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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