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BGAUSS C12 vs Hero Photon HX EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 04 Sept 2026Comparing C12 iEX vs Photon HX variants
The short answer

BGAUSS C12 costs रु 21,200 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BGAUSS C12 if
BGAUSS C12 costs रु 21,200 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Good value urban EV scooter for short to medium city commutes at its asking price. Best suited to riders prioritising low running cost and simple, light scooter over performance or advanced features.

Pros
Competitive price versus other branded EV scooters in Nepal.
Reasonable claimed range around 108 km per full charge.
Light kerb weight and simple CBS braking suitable for city use.
Removable Lithium-ion battery simplifies home charging.
Cons
No ABS and limited published safety equipment.
Key specs like battery kWh and dimensions not clearly disclosed.
Performance modest; top speed 45 km/h restricts highway use.
Feature set basic with unclear instrument and lighting specifications.
As of 29 Aug 2026
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BGAUSS
रु 2,28,400Lowest price
Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,28,400Cheapest
रु 2,49,600
Range, all variants
रु 2,28,400 – रु 3,04,900
रु 2,49,600
Variants on sale
2
1
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Agni Motoinc (Agni Group)
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional booking and festival schemes reported historically; current specific offer not confirmed
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Claimed range
Not disclosed
108 km
Transmission
Not disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
66
87Better
Service centres
77Better
14
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Telescopic front suspension for smoother ride
·Rear suspension type and adjustability not disclosed officially (As of: 29/08/2026)
·adjustable_suspension: Not disclosed officially (As of: 29/08/2026)
As of 29 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·cluster_type: Not disclosed officially; likely basic analog/digital (As of: 29/08/2026)
·headlamp_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 29/08/2026)
·External charging port mentioned for convenient charging
·riding_modes: Power and Economy modes available
·traction_control: Not disclosed officially (As of: 29/08/2026)
As of 29 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Combined braking system (CBS) for improved stability
·abs_type: CBS only; ABS not mentioned
·front_brake: Drum brake; size not disclosed officially
·rear_brake: Drum brake; size not disclosed officially
·Regenerative braking present
As of 29 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·10-inch alloy wheels mentioned; some portals list 12-inch tyres
·Tyre sizes around 90/90-12 tubeless front and rear
·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres; exact spec 90/90-12 TL front and rear
·Classic scooter styling with upright stance
As of 29 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Photon HX positioned as most affordable Hero Electric scooter in Nepal
·Nepal price listed at Rs. 2,49,600 ex-showroom
·Same Rs. 2,49,600 price confirmed by multiple portals
·Model available via Hero Electric showroom in Teku, Kathmandu
As of 29 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BGAUSS C12
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 2,28,400
रु 2,49,600
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 2,300
≈ रु 2,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,32,631
≈ रु 2,54,331
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,263 · 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 full detailsHero Photon HX EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

BGAUSS C12 vs Hero Photon HX EV — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the BGAUSS C12 starts at Rs 2.28 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.21 lakh less than the Hero Photon HX EV at Rs 2.5 lakh.

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

The BGAUSS C12 costs Rs 2.28 lakh to Rs 3.05 lakh and the Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BGAUSS C12 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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