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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Photon HX vs Pro 3.7 kWh variants
The short answer

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 30,400 less ex-showroom. Blaze has 5.2 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 30,400 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
Choose the Keren Blaze if
Blaze has 5.2 PS more power.

The definitive choice for those needing long-range capabilities and better braking performance, justified by the significantly larger battery.

Pros
Excellent 150km claimed range for city use
Higher 5kW peak power for better incline performance
Upgraded to dual disc brakes for improved safety
Cons
Highest price in the Blaze lineup
Still utilizes small 10-inch wheels despite the power increase
Lack of official ABS even at this price point
As of 11 Sept 2026
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Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600Lowest price
Keren Blaze price in Nepal
Keren
रु 2,80,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,49,600Cheapest
रु 2,80,000
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Evoque Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
5 kW (6.8 PS)+5.2 PS
Battery
1.9 kWh
3.7 kWh+1.8 kWh
Claimed range
108 km (test cycle not recorded)
150 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
CVT
automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
150 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
93Better
2
Service centres
28Better
2
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Large, comfortable seat for two adults
·Flat floorboard for legroom
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Flat floor design with premium seat upholstery
·Pillion backrest standard
As of 11 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Digital
·Remote lock with anti-theft alarm
·USB charging port for mobile
As of 16 Sept 2026
·cluster_type: Digital LCD with Bluetooth connectivity
·USB charging and smartphone storage
·Keyless entry with remote alarm
As of 11 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: CBS
·front_brake: Disc
·rear_brake: Drum
·traction_control: No
·tyre_type: Tubeless
As of 16 Sept 2026
·front_brake: Dual Disc Brakes
·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres
As of 11 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery: 3 years or 30,000 km
·Motor: 3 years or 30,000 km
As of 16 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Classic round headlamp styling
·Body-colored mirrors
As of 16 Sept 2026
·headlamp_type: LED headlamp and tail lamp
·riding_modes: 3 Riding Modes + Reverse Mode
As of 11 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Distributed by Nepal General Marketing
·Imported as CBU from Hero Electric India
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Top-spec variant imported for the Nepal market
As of 11 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero Photon HX EV
Keren Blaze

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 2,80,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 2,300
≈ रु 2,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,53,831
≈ रु 2,84,231
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,658 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,226 · 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.

Hero Photon HX EV full detailsKeren Blaze full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Hero Photon HX EV is the stronger buy: it is रु 30,400 cheaper ex-showroom (12.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 26 more service centres in Nepal (28 vs 2); 91 more showrooms in Nepal (93 vs 2).

Choose the Keren Blaze if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 5.2 PS more power.

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
Hero: 93 showrooms, 28 service centres · Keren: 2 showrooms, 2 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.

Hero Photon HX EV vs Keren Blaze — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Keren Blaze starts at Rs 2.43 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the Hero Photon HX EV at Rs 2.5 lakh.

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

The Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh and the Keren Blaze costs Rs 2.43 lakh to Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Photon HX EV or the Keren Blaze?

On our data the Hero Photon HX EV is the stronger buy: it is रु 30,400 cheaper ex-showroom (12.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Hero Photon HX EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Keren Blaze if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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