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

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

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 28,399 less ex-showroom. OOwah has 10 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the BGAUSS OOwah if
OOwah has 10 mm more ground clearance.

The OOwah Max Plus offers a competitive range for city commuting in Nepal, though its premium pricing requires careful comparison against established local rivals. It is best suited for urban riders prioritizing range and ease of charging.

Pros
Strong 145 km ARAI-certified range
IP67-rated motor for durability
Convenient reverse mode
Cons
Limited public information on service network
Higher price point compared to some entry-level electric scooters
Missing official details on warranty and storage
As of 28 Sept 2026
Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 28,399 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
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BGAUSS OOwah price in Nepal
BGAUSS
रु 2,77,999
Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,77,999
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
Not disclosed
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
Battery
Not disclosed
1.9 kWh
Claimed range
145 km (ARAI)
108 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
Not disclosed
CVT
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,730 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,125 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,240 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: 765 mm
·Seat length: 764 mm
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Large, comfortable seat for two adults
·Flat floorboard for legroom
As of 16 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Reverse mode: Yes
As of 28 Sept 2026
·cluster_type: Digital
·Remote lock with anti-theft alarm
·USB charging port for mobile
As of 16 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Motor IP Rating: IP67
·Controller Rating: IP65
As of 28 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
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·Battery: 3 years or 30,000 km
·Motor: 3 years or 30,000 km
As of 16 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Vehicle weight: 104 kg
As of 28 Sept 2026
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Classic round headlamp styling
·Body-colored mirrors
As of 16 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU from India
As of 28 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 OOwah
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 2,77,999
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 2,82,230
≈ रु 2,53,831
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,188 · 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 OOwah 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 28,399 cheaper ex-showroom (11.4%), while the BGAUSS OOwah is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the BGAUSS OOwah 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 OOwah vs Hero Photon HX EV — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Hero Photon HX EV starts at Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.28 lakh less than the BGAUSS OOwah at Rs 2.78 lakh.

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

The BGAUSS OOwah costs Rs 2.78 lakh and the Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BGAUSS OOwah or the Hero Photon HX EV?

These two split the decision: the Hero Photon HX EV is रु 28,399 cheaper ex-showroom (11.4%), while the BGAUSS OOwah is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the BGAUSS OOwah 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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