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Hero Photon HX EV vs Niu Gova G3 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Photon HX vs Gova G3 variants
The short answer

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 27,400 less ex-showroom. Gova G3 has 1.1 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 27,400 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 Niu Gova G3 if
Gova G3 has 1.1 PS more power.

The Gova G3 is a compact, entry-level premium electric scooter suited for city commuters prioritizing brand reliability and lightweight handling over raw performance.

Pros
Lightweight 87kg kerb weight makes it extremely easy to maneuver in Nepal's heavy traffic
Includes premium features like Cruise Control and CBS which are rare at this price point
Distinctive H-shaped LED DRL design provides high visibility and modern aesthetic
Cons
Very low ground clearance of 110mm is risky for Nepal's speed bumps and unpaved sections
The 2000W motor may struggle on steep Kathmandu inclines with a pillion passenger
Range of 70km is restrictive for users with longer daily commutes or multiple errands
As of 10 Sept 2026
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Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600Lowest price
Niu Gova G3 price in NepalNiu Gova G3 price in NepalNiu Gova G3 price in Nepal
Niu
रु 2,77,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,49,600Cheapest
रु 2,77,000
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Eco Infinity Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
2 kW (2.7 PS)+1.1 PS
Battery
1.9 kWh
2.9 kWh+1 kWh
Claimed range
108 km (test cycle not recorded)
70 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
CVT
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,735 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,045 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
93Better
19
Service centres
28
29Better
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
·Updated for two riders
As of 25 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Digital
·Remote lock with anti-theft alarm
·USB charging port for mobile
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Intelligent LCD dashboard
·Easy-to-use controls
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
·Front and rear disc brakes
·Electronic Braking System (EBS) with regenerative power
As of 25 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery: 3 years or 30,000 km
·Motor: 3 years or 30,000 km
As of 16 Sept 2026
·2 years warranty
As of 25 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Classic round headlamp styling
·Body-colored mirrors
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Three color options
·World-class design
As of 25 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Distributed by Nepal General Marketing
·Imported as CBU from Hero Electric India
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Available in Red, White, and Grey colors
·Imported as CBU from China
As of 10 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero Photon HX EV
Niu Gova G3

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 2,77,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 2,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,53,831
≈ रु 2,82,231
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,658 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,170 · 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 detailsNiu Gova G3 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Hero Photon HX EV is the stronger buy: it is रु 27,400 cheaper ex-showroom (11%) 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 a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 74 more showrooms in Nepal (93 vs 19).

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 · Niu: 19 showrooms, 29 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 Niu Gova G3 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Photon HX EV or Niu Gova G3?

As of October 2026, the Hero Photon HX EV starts at Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Niu Gova G3 at Rs 2.55 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Photon HX EV and Niu Gova G3 in Nepal?

The Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh and the Niu Gova G3 costs Rs 2.55 lakh to Rs 2.77 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Photon HX EV or the Niu Gova G3?

On our data the Hero Photon HX EV is the stronger buy: it is रु 27,400 cheaper ex-showroom (11%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. 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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