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

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

Keren Stardust costs रु 10,600 less ex-showroom. Stardust has 2.4 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 Stardust if
Keren Stardust costs रु 10,600 less ex-showroom.Stardust has 2.4 PS more power.

The Keren Stardust offers a stylish retro aesthetic at a competitive price point for the budget EV segment in Nepal. It is best suited for city commuters who prioritize looks and low running costs over high-speed performance.

Pros
Attractive vintage-inspired design reminiscent of Italian scooters
Dual disc brakes with CBS provide better stopping power than drum rivals
Lightweight kerb weight makes it extremely easy to maneuver in traffic
Comprehensive feature list including keyless start and anti-theft
Cons
Small 10-inch wheels can feel unstable on larger Nepal potholes
Limited top speed of 60 kmph restricts highway use
Niche brand presence compared to major players like NIU or Segway
Graphene battery lacks the longevity and weight benefits of Lithium-ion
As of 13 Sept 2026
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Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600
Keren Stardust price in Nepal
Keren
रु 2,39,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,49,600
रु 2,39,000Cheapest
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Evoque Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
3 kW (4.1 PS)+2.4 PS
Battery
1.9 kWh
2.3 kWh+0.4 kWh
Claimed range
108 km (test cycle not recorded)
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
CVT
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,850 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,120 mm
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
·Mono Shock
·Cruise Control
As of 28 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Digital
·Remote lock with anti-theft alarm
·USB charging port for mobile
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Cruise Control
As of 25 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: CBS
·front_brake: Disc
·rear_brake: Drum
·traction_control: No
·tyre_type: Tubeless
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Brakes F/R: Hydraulic Disc
As of 28 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery: 3 years or 30,000 km
·Motor: 3 years or 30,000 km
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Battery warranty: 2 years
·Motor warranty: 2 years
·Controller warranty: 1 year
As of 13 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Classic round headlamp styling
·Body-colored mirrors
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Tires F/R: 10
·Color options: Pink, Blue
As of 28 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Distributed by Nepal General Marketing
·Imported as CBU from Hero Electric India
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Imported from China as CBU
·Distributed by Keren Electric Vehicles Nepal
As of 13 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero Photon HX EV
Keren Stardust

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 2,39,000
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 2,43,231
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,658 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 4,461 · 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 Stardust full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Keren Stardust is रु 10,600 cheaper ex-showroom (4.4%), while the Hero Photon HX EV is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
  • 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 Stardust if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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
0 of 2

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 Stardust — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Keren Stardust starts at Rs 2.39 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.11 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 Stardust in Nepal?

The Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh and the Keren Stardust costs Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

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

These two split the decision: the Keren Stardust is रु 10,600 cheaper ex-showroom (4.4%), while the Hero Photon HX EV is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Hero Photon HX EV if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Keren Stardust 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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