The Kia Carens Clavis EV makes landfall in India at Rs. 17.99 Lakh (ex-showroom quote). This marks Kia’s entry into the electric MPV segment.
As a seven-seater electric MPV, this car features two battery choices for buyers—a 42 kWh pack with a 404 km ARAI-certified range and a 51.4 kWh unit producing up to 490 km.
Charging from 10 % to 80 % takes only 39 minutes – you’ll need to use 100 kW DC fast charging for this.
Bookings for the car will open on July 22, 2025. Deliveries will also be starting soon.
As for variants, the Carens Clavis EV has four:
| Variant | Battery Pack | Ex-Showroom Price |
|---|---|---|
| HTK+ Standard Range | 42 kWh | Rs. 17.99 Lakhs |
| HTX Standard Range | 42 kWh | Rs. 20.49 Lakhs |
| HTX Extended Range | 51.4 kWh | Rs. 22.49 Lakhs |
| HTX+ Extended Range | 51.4 kWh | Rs. 24.49 Lakhs |
The car comes with a distinct set of features that will appeal to different types of buyers and drivers.
Inside this car, you’ll discover a 26.62-inch dual panoramic display. This unit integrates the vehicle’s infotainment and instrument cluster. There’s also a floating center console, which contains extra storage and cup holders.
Moreover, the car has a set of premium addons. These include:
| Spec | 42 kWh Standard Range | 51.4 kWh Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Output | 99 kW (135 PS) | 126 kW (171 PS) |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
| ARAI Range | 404 km | 490 km |
| 0–100 km/h | – | 8.4 s |
| Fast Charge (10–80 %) | 39 min @ 100 kW DC | 39 min @ 100 kW DC |
| Regenerative Braking | 4 levels + i-Pedal | 4 levels + i-Pedal |
The standard safety kit in the Kia Carens Clavis EV includes 6 airbags, hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, ESC, ISOFIX anchors, TPMS, and all-wheel disc brakes.
Top trims bring Level 2 ADAS. Here are some details on that:
The Carens Clavis EV is essentially going to compete with the BYD eMax 7 in the electric MPV sector.
This car also appeals as a seven-seater EV alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Invicto.
On the other end, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is also going up against electric SUVs like the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, and Tata Curvv EV to earn the admiration and trust of buyers.
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Ex-showroom price
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Manual
17.9
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