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BGAUSS BG RUV 350 vs Hero Photon HX EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing RUV 350 MAX vs Photon HX variants
The short answer

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 75,700 less ex-showroom. BG RUV 350 has 10 mm more ground clearance. BG RUV 350 has 3.1 PS more power.

Choose the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 if
BG RUV 350 has 10 mm more ground clearance.BG RUV 350 has 3.1 PS more power.

The MAX variant is the better choice for daily commuters needing extra range and a more modern digital interface, justifying the price premium.

Pros
Superior range for longer commutes
Advanced TFT display with smart features
Robust metal construction
Added safety features like roll-over detection
Cons
Drum brakes are underwhelming for the price
Higher price point pushes it into competition with more powerful scooters
Limited service network
As of 29 Sept 2026
Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 75,700 less ex-showroom.

The Photon HX offers a decent range-to-price ratio for city commuters who prioritize a lightweight, familiar scooter design over high-speed performance.

Pros
Long claimed range of over 100km per charge
Extremely lightweight at 87kg making it easy to maneuver
Includes essential modern features like anti-theft alarm and USB charging
Widespread service backing of the NGM network
Cons
Low top speed of 45km/h limits use to city backstreets
Lack of LED lighting in a modern electric vehicle
Small 10-inch wheels can struggle with larger Nepal potholes
Long 5-hour charging time with no fast-charging support
As of 16 Sept 2026
18 rows compared
BGAUSS BG RUV 350 price in Nepal
BGAUSS
रु 3,25,300
Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,25,300
रु 2,49,600Cheapest
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Agni Motoinc (Agni Group)
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
3.5 kW (4.8 PS)+3.1 PS
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
Max torque
165 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
3 kWh+1.1 kWh
1.9 kWh
Claimed range
145 km (test cycle not recorded)
108 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
Not disclosed
CVT
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,928 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,200 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,335 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
160 mm+10 mm
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
·Seat height: 785 mm
·Chassis: Tubular steel frame
·Suspension: Telescopic front, 5-step adjustable rear
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Large, comfortable seat for two adults
·Flat floorboard for legroom
As of 16 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Cluster: 12.7cm (5'') TFT smart display
·Riding modes: Eco, Ride, Sport
·Convenience: Cruise control, hill-hold assist, reverse mode, USB charging
As of 29 Sept 2026
·cluster_type: Digital
·Remote lock with anti-theft alarm
·USB charging port for mobile
As of 16 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Braking: CBS
·Front brake: 130 mm drum
·Rear brake: 130 mm drum
·IP rating: IP67 for motor and battery
·Safety: Roll-over detection
As of 29 Sept 2026
·abs_type: CBS
·front_brake: Disc
·rear_brake: Drum
·traction_control: No
·tyre_type: Tubeless
As of 16 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
—
·Battery: 3 years or 30,000 km
·Motor: 3 years or 30,000 km
As of 16 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Body: Full-metal body panels
·Headlamp: LED
·Wheels: 16-inch alloy wheels
·Tyres: Tubeless, 80/80-16 front, 90/80-16 rear
As of 29 Sept 2026
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Classic round headlamp styling
·Body-colored mirrors
As of 16 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU by Agni Motoinc
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Distributed by Nepal General Marketing
·Imported as CBU from Hero Electric India
As of 16 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BGAUSS BG RUV 350
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 3,25,300
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 3,29,531
≈ रु 2,53,831
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,071 · 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 BG RUV 350 full detailsHero Photon HX EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Hero Photon HX EV is रु 75,700 cheaper ex-showroom (30.3%), while the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

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

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • 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 RUV 350 vs Hero Photon HX EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BGAUSS BG RUV 350 or Hero Photon HX EV?

As of October 2026, the Hero Photon HX EV starts at Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.3 lakh less than the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 at Rs 2.79 lakh.

What is the price of the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 and Hero Photon HX EV in Nepal?

The BGAUSS BG RUV 350 costs Rs 2.79 lakh to Rs 3.25 lakh and the Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 or the Hero Photon HX EV?

These two split the decision: the Hero Photon HX EV is रु 75,700 cheaper ex-showroom (30.3%), while the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the BGAUSS BG RUV 350 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Hero Photon HX EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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