TL; DR
- The Standard Range variant features a 42 kWh battery pack, offering a claimed range of 404 kilometers between charges.
- The motor on the Standard Range variant produces a peak power of 135 PS and a peak torque of 255 Nm.
- The Carens Clavis EV resembles the ICE version of the vehicle, except for some cosmetic updates to the exterior and interior.
- Some key safety-related features include six airbags, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake (with auto hold), and a Level 2 ADAS system.
After months of rumors and anticipation, the Korean automaker Kia has launched the Carens Clavis EV in India. The electric MPV is available at a starting price of Rs. 17.99 lakhs (ex-showroom) with a battery pack that offers a claimed range of up to 404 kilometers. With distinct looks, an upmarket cabin, and two battery pack options, the Clavis EV is ready to take on the Indian roads.
Here’s everything we know about the Kia Carens Clavis EV, including its variants with pricing, the battery pack and range, powertrain, exterior and interior design, safety features, and booking schedule.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV: Variants And Price (Ex-Showroom)
- HTK: Rs. 17.99 lakhs
- HTX: Rs. 20.49 lakhs
- HTX Long Range: Rs. 22.49 lakhs
- HTX+ Long Range: Rs. 24.49 lakhs
The starting price of the Carens Clavis EV is much less than that of the BYD eMAX 7 Premium (Rs. 26.90 lakhs).
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Battery Pack And Range, Explained
The Carens Clavis EV comes with two battery packs, details of which are provided below.
- The Standard Range variant features a 42 kWh battery pack, offering a claimed range of 404 kilometers between charges.
- The Extended Range variant features a 51.4 kWh battery pack, offering a claimed range of 490 kilometers between charges.
As mentioned in our previous coverage, the Carens Clavis EV borrows its NMC battery packs from the Hyundai Creta Electric.
Regarding charging options, buyers can charge the EV via 7.4 kW and 11 kW AC chargers. The latter can charge the smaller 42 kWh battery pack from 10 to 100% in about four hours, while the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack takes around four hours and 45 minutes.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV: Powertrain Details
Both the Clavis EV gets a single-motor setup that powers the front wheels (making it a front-wheel drive).
- The motor on the Standard Range variant produces a peak power of 135 PS and a peak torque of 255 Nm.
- On the other hand, the Extended Range variant produces a slightly higher peak power of 171 PS, but the torque remains unchanged.
The powertrain also features vehicle-to-load, vehicle-to-vehicle, and four-stage regenerative braking capabilities.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Exterior And Interior
The Carens Clavis EV resembles the ICE version of the vehicle, except for some cosmetic updates to the exterior and interior. For instance, its front fascia features a connected LED light bar that runs between the DRLs on either side. Above the number plate is the charging port (behind a body-colored panel).
The rest of the front bumper, including the blacked-out grille and the silver cladding on the bottom, remains the same. On the side, the EV features body-colored ORVMs, 17-inch aerodynamic rims (which don’t appeal all that much to me), silver roof rails, and a dark cladding toward the bottom.
While the front and the side profiles get some EV-specific changes, the rear bumper of the vehicle looks a lot like the ICE version (with the connected taillamp), except for the EV badge.
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On the inside, the vehicle gets a dual-tone finish, a clean dashboard with two screens (one for the instrument cluster and another for infotainment), an ambient light strip that runs across the dashboard’s width, a minimal center console with armrest, and a D-shaped steering wheel (similar to the one on Kia Syros) with controls for media playback.
Additional features include ventilated seats for the front passengers, a wireless charging pad, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, drive modes, two headrests for the second-row passengers, as well as sunshades and a center armrest.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Safety Features
Some key safety-related features include six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake (with auto hold), Level 2 ADAS system with features like lane keep, emergency braking, and parking sensors on the front and back. The vehicle also produces artificial engine noise.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV: Booking And Delivery
Bookings for the Carens Clavis EV will begin from July 22, 2025. However, some dealerships have already started accepting unofficial bookings for the vehicle. Deliveries of the vehicle are expected to begin in August or September 2025.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Rivals
For now, the Carens Clavis remains the most affordable three-row, seven-seater EV in India, which leaves it with no direct competition. The BYD eMax 7 is the closest rival, but it starts from Rs. 26.90 lakhs, making it much more expensive than the Clavis EV.
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