KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia Clavis Carens EV booking amount Rs 25,000
- Launched on July 15th
- It offers a maximum range of 490 km with the 51.4 kWh battery pack
Another major announcement from Kia India concerns the Carens Clavis EV. Bookings will begin on July 22nd with an initial payment of Rs 25,000, available through the official website and all Kia dealerships across India. This 7-seater electric MPV, launched on July 15th, has captured the attention of netizens with its impressive maximum range of 490 km. Let's talk more about it below. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV
This electric MPV starts at Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom), and there are a total of four variants on offer, with the top-spec version featuring a 51.4 kWh battery pack, priced at Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Each variant comes loaded with features such as a 12.25-inch infotainment screen, a 12.25-inch MID, 25L of frunk space, an all-LED lighting setup, active air flaps, and more.
There are two battery packs on offer - 42/kWh and 51.4/kWh. The first one offers an ARAI-certified range of 404/km, while the larger pack offers a range of 490/km. Both batteries are lithium-ion. The charging times for each are mentioned below in the table:
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Range | 404 Km | 490 Km |
| Max Power | 134.6 PS | 171.3 PS |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
| AC Fast Charging | 4 hr (11 KW) | 4 hr 45 minutes (11 KW) |
| DC Fast Charging | 39 minutes (100 KW) | 39 minutes (100 KW) |
Variants
There are a total of four variants on offer - HTK+, HTX, HTX ER, and HTK+ ER. The first two come with the standard 42/kWh battery pack, while the latter two feature the long-range pack. Below are the prices of these variants:
- HTK + -- Rs 17.99 lakh
- HTX -- Rs 20.49 lakh
- HTX ER -- Rs 22.49 lakh
- HTX + -- Rs 24.49 lakh
Verdict
Bookings for this premium MPV with an electric powertrain will start tomorrow, July 22nd, with a token amount of Rs 25,000. This EV will be supported by Kia's comprehensive EV ecosystem, ensuring an effortless and convenient ownership experience for customers. Moreover, this car doesn't have any direct rivals, as there is no other electric MPV under Rs 20 lakh. However, it could be compared to the BYD eMax 7, which starts at Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom). We believe it should primarily be compared to its ICE counterpart, and customers should evaluate how much they can save with electric usage.
