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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing C12 MAX 3.0 vs Optima HX Dual Battery variants
The short answer

BGAUSS BG C12 costs रु 4,700 less ex-showroom. BG C12 has 1.8 PS more power.

Choose the BGAUSS BG C12 if
BGAUSS BG C12 costs रु 4,700 less ex-showroom.BG C12 has 1.8 PS more power.

The C12 MAX 3.0 offers a significant range and feature upgrade, making it a better value for those who prioritize convenience and longer daily commutes.

Pros
Extended 123 km range
Advanced TFT display with cruise control
Reverse assist for easier parking
Cons
Higher price point compared to the iEX
Same motor power as the base variant
Charging time is relatively long for the capacity
As of 28 Sept 2026
Choose the Hero Optima HX EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The dual‑battery Optima HX commands a noticeable premium but offers significantly higher claimed range, making it attractive for longer routes or riders without easy mid‑day charging. Best for heavier users, delivery riders, or commuters covering 60–80 km daily and willing to trade extra cost and weight for reduced range anxiety.

Pros
Substantially higher claimed 122 km range reduces the need for frequent charging.
Still relatively light at 83 kg compared with many rival EV scooters.
Dual removable batteries offer flexibility for swapping and separate indoor charging.
Shared parts and service with the rest of Hero Electric lineup simplify maintenance.
Cons
Price premium over single‑battery is significant for budget‑conscious buyers.
Dual batteries likely reduce underseat storage practicality versus single‑battery.
Safety equipment remains basic, with no ABS or advanced aids despite higher price.
As of 14 Sept 2026
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BGAUSS BG C12 price in Nepal
BGAUSS
रु 3,04,900Lowest price
Hero Optima HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 3,09,600
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,04,900Cheapest
रु 3,09,600
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
Standard listed price; no official Nepal‑specific discount scheme disclosed for Optima HX Dual Battery (As of: 14/09/2026)
1 offer on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
2.5 kW (3.4 PS)+1.8 PS
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
Battery
2.7 kWh
3.1 kWh+0.4 kWh
Claimed range
123 km (ARAI)
122 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
Not disclosed
CVT
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,285 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
150 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
72
93Better
Service centres
106Better
28
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Tubular-chassis frame, all-metal body panels
·Hydraulic telescopic front suspension
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Cruise control function provided as on single‑battery variant
·Same ergonomic seat and floorboard layout as single‑battery
·Light overall weight even with dual battery aids city manoeuvrability
·**Seat type**: Single long seat suitable for rider and pillion
·**USB charging**: USB charging port listed for HX dual‑battery
As of 21 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·12.7 cm TFT display
·Cruise control and reverse assist
As of 28 Sept 2026
·External charging port for easy plug‑in charging at home
·**Cluster type**: Digital display; no Bluetooth connectivity mentioned for Nepal HX
·**Remote locking**: Remote lock and anti‑theft alarm available in dual‑battery HX
As of 21 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·CBS
·Regenerative braking
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Braking type: regenerative plus mechanical drums
·Braking system: Combined braking system (CBS), no ABS
·ABS_type: CBS only, ABS not equipped
·Tyre_type: 12‑inch tubeless tyres front and rear
·Ground clearance 150 mm helps over speed‑breakers
As of 14 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·3-year warranty on battery and motor
As of 28 Sept 2026
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As of 14 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·LED headlamp
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Identical body design to single‑battery Optima HX
·Simple, commuter‑oriented scooter styling
·Colour options shared with single‑battery variant
·**Headlamp type**: LED headlamp confirmed for Optima HX in India market sheet
·**Wheels**: 12‑inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres
As of 21 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported and distributed by Agni Motoinc
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Officially listed as Optima HX Dual Battery in Nepal lineup
·Part of Hero Electric’s re‑launch EV range in Nepal
·Ex‑showroom Nepal price: NPR 3,09,600
·Marketed towards customers needing longer range without charging in‑between
As of 14 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BGAUSS BG C12
Hero Optima 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 3,04,900
रु 3,09,600
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 2,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,10,131
≈ रु 3,14,331
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,691 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,778 · 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 BG C12 full detailsHero Optima HX EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the BGAUSS BG C12 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the BGAUSS BG C12 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 78 more service centres in Nepal (106 vs 28).

Choose the Hero Optima HX EV if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 21 more showrooms in Nepal (93 vs 72).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
BGAUSS: 72 showrooms, 106 service centres · Hero: 93 showrooms, 28 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

BGAUSS BG C12 vs Hero Optima HX EV — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Hero Optima HX EV starts at Rs 2.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.19 lakh less than the BGAUSS BG C12 at Rs 2.28 lakh.

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

The BGAUSS BG C12 costs Rs 2.28 lakh to Rs 3.05 lakh and the Hero Optima HX EV costs Rs 2.1 lakh to Rs 3.1 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BGAUSS BG C12 or the Hero Optima HX EV?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the BGAUSS BG C12 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the BGAUSS BG C12 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Hero Optima HX EV if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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