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Hero Photon HX EV vs Keren SRT 7 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Photon HX vs SRT 7 variants

The short answer

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 90,400 less ex-showroom. Photon HX EV has 8 km more claimed range.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 90,400 less ex-showroom.Photon HX EV has 8 km more claimed range.

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

Choose the Keren SRT 7 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At around NPR 3.35 lakh ex-showroom, SRT 7 offers strong performance and range versus many city-focused e-scooters. Best suited to riders wanting a sporty electric motorcycle feel, willing to trade ABS and detailed feature clarity for power.

Pros

Strong 6.1 kW peak hub motor and 85+ km/h top speed for brisk performance.

LFP 2.9 kWh battery promising better longevity and safety than many NMC rivals.

Claimed ~100 km real-world range appropriate for daily urban commuting.

Digital display with screen mirroring plus slope-hold and reverse enhance day-to-day usability.

Cons

No ABS, only CBS braking, which is a notable omission at this performance level.

Many key specs such as ground clearance, weight, and seat height remain undisclosed officially.

Limited published data on tyre type, lighting, and safety electronics may worry cautious buyers.

Relatively high price versus more established-brand e-scooters with broader service networks.

As of 30 Aug 2026

13 rows compared

Hero

Photon HX EV

रु 2,49,600Lowest price

Keren

SRT 7

रु 3,40,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,49,600Cheapest

रु 3,40,000

Range, all variants

रु 2,49,600

रु 3,40,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Evoque Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Occasional booking and festival schemes reported historically; current specific offer not confirmed

cashरु 30,000

Promotional discounted price around Rs 3,30,000–3,40,000 versus original Rs 3,70,000

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

bundled

Free helmet, raincoat, footmat, 5 free services, running year tax paid

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

6.1 kW (8.3 PS)

Battery

Not disclosed

2.9 kWh

Claimed range

108 km+8 km

100 km

Transmission

Automatic

automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

87Better

Service centres

14Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·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

·Super comfortable premium seating claimed

·Rider ergonomics oriented to motorcycle-style stance

·Cruise control: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Adjustable_suspension: rear adjustability not disclosed (As of: 30/08/2026)

As of 30 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·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

·Digital display with screen mirroring feature

·Bluetooth connectivity suggested via screen mirroring

·USB charging: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Reverse mode available

·Slope hold feature mentioned

·cluster_type: Digital cluster with smart functions, exact type not disclosed (As of: 30/08/2026)

As of 30 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

·Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes with CBS

·abs_type: CBS combined braking, no ABS

·front_brake: Hydraulic disc, exact disc size not disclosed

·rear_brake: Hydraulic disc, size not disclosed

·Tyres: 12-inch wheels, tyre sizes not detailed for Nepal (As of: 30/08/2026)

·tyre_type: Tubeless not explicitly stated for Nepal (As of: 30/08/2026)

·headlamp_type: LED headlight not explicitly confirmed for Nepal (As of: 30/08/2026)

As of 30 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·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

·Motorcycle-format electric two-wheeler with sporty stance

·Colors: Metallic Black and Metallic White in Nepal

·Futuristic, self-designed premium model styling claimed

·Frame: carbon steel beam construction mentioned by brand globally

As of 30 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·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

·Officially distributed in Nepal by Evoque Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

·Ex-showroom price: Rs 3,35,000 in Nepal

·Facebook promo lists offer price Rs 3,40,000, original Rs 3,70,000

·Instagram reel mentions Rs 3,30,000 promo, actual Rs 3,70,000

·Positioned as flagship of Keren electric range in Nepal

·Sales via authorised dealers in major cities incl. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan

As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero Photon HX EV

Keren SRT 7

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 2,49,600

रु 3,40,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 2,800

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,54,331

≈ रु 3,45,231

EMI / month

≈ रु 4,658 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,346 · 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.

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Hero Photon HX EV vs Keren SRT 7 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Photon HX EV or Keren SRT 7?

As of September 2026, the Hero Photon HX EV starts at Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.9 lakh less than the Keren SRT 7 at Rs 3.4 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Photon HX EV and Keren SRT 7 in Nepal?

The Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh and the Keren SRT 7 costs Rs 3.4 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Photon HX EV or the Keren SRT 7?

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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