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Hero Photon HX EV vs TVS Orbiter in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Photon HX vs Standard variants
The short answer

Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 32,300 less ex-showroom. Orbiter has 1.8 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Photon HX EV if
Hero Photon HX EV costs रु 32,300 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 TVS Orbiter if
Orbiter has 1.8 PS more power.
Pros
Realistic 100km range covers most daily needs
Premium 7-inch TFT screen with intuitive controls
Strong build quality and reliable service backing from Jagdamba Motors
Smooth and silent power delivery
Cons
Significant price jump from the base V1 variant
Still uses drum brakes at the rear
Charging time is relatively slow
Design is conservative compared to rivals like Ather or Ola
As of 12 Sept 2026
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Hero Photon HX EV price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,49,600Lowest price
TVS Orbiter price in NepalTVS Orbiter price in NepalTVS Orbiter price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,81,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,49,600Cheapest
रु 2,81,900
Fuel
ev
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Distributor
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
1.2 kW (1.6 PS)
2.5 kW (3.4 PS)+1.8 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
140 Nm
Battery
1.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
108 km (test cycle not recorded)
158 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
CVT
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
150 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
93
301Better
Service centres
28
54Better
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
·845mm Seat Length
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Digital
·Remote lock with anti-theft alarm
·USB charging port for mobile
As of 16 Sept 2026
·SmartXonnect App provides vehicle details on phone
As of 27 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: CBS
·front_brake: Disc
·rear_brake: Drum
·traction_control: No
·tyre_type: Tubeless
As of 16 Sept 2026
·600+ rigorous safety tests done to deliver a lasting vehicle
·Key components below the floorboard are IP67 rated
·Can be ridden through stagnant water up to a depth of six inches (150 mm)
·LCD is rain-resistant
As of 27 Aug 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: 3 years or 50,000 km
·Motor warranty: 3 years or 50,000 km
As of 12 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Classic round headlamp styling
·Body-colored mirrors
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Chrome TVS horse logo on front apron
·Dual-tone purple and lime green colour option available
As of 25 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Distributed by Nepal General Marketing
·Imported as CBU from Hero Electric India
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Primary volume seller for TVS EV in Nepal
·Assembled in India
·Distributed in Nepal by Jagdamba Motors
As of 02 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero Photon HX EV
TVS Orbiter

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 2,81,900
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 2,87,131
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,658 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,261 · 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 detailsTVS Orbiter full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Hero Photon HX EV is रु 32,300 cheaper ex-showroom (12.9%), while the TVS Orbiter 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
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the TVS Orbiter 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 (54 vs 28); 208 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 93).

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

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since July 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hero: 93 showrooms, 28 service centres · TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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 TVS Orbiter — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Photon HX EV or TVS Orbiter?

As of October 2026, the Hero Photon HX EV starts at Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.32 lakh less than the TVS Orbiter at Rs 2.82 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Photon HX EV and TVS Orbiter in Nepal?

The Hero Photon HX EV costs Rs 2.5 lakh and the TVS Orbiter costs Rs 2.82 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Photon HX EV or the TVS Orbiter?

These two split the decision: the Hero Photon HX EV is रु 32,300 cheaper ex-showroom (12.9%), while the TVS Orbiter 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 the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Orbiter if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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