The Kia Carens Clavis EV was recently launched in India at a starting price of Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered in three variants (HTK+, HTX and HTX+) and two battery pack options (42 kWh and 51.4 kWh).
In this thread, we have broken down what each variant of the Carens Clavis EV has on offer: –
Kia Carens Clavis EV HTK+
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 17.99 lakh |
| Battery | 42 kWh |
| Power Specs | 135PS & 255 Nm |
| Claimed Range | 404 km |
| Seating Configuration | 7 seater |
Key Features: –
- Exterior: Connected LED DRLs with LED headlights, LED fog lamps, front and rear skid plates, roof mounted spoiler, body coloured door handles, 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, and shark fin antenna.
- Interior: Black & Beige dual tone interior abd semi-leatherette seat upholstery.
- Comfort & Convenience: 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, keyless entry with remote start function, power adjustable side mirrors with auto hold function, one touch easy tumble function for 2nd-row seats, manually adjustable driver’s seat, sunshades for 2nd-row passengers, 60:40 split function in 2nd row seats, one touch up/down function for driver’s side window, regen braking, cruise control, USB type-c charging ports and drive modes.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch infotainment system, connected car tech, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 6-speaker sound system.
- Safety: 6 airbags, all wheel disc brakes, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill start assist, reverse parking camera with parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, 3-point seat belts for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 20.49 lakh | Rs 22.49 lakh |
| Battery | 42 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Power Specs | 135PS & 255 Nm | 171PS & 255Nm |
| Claimed Range | 404 km | 490km |
| Seating Configuration | 7 seater | 7 seater |
Key Features (over HTK+): –
- Exterior: 17-inch alloy wheels (limited to 51.4 kWh variant).
- Interior: Navy & beige dual-tone cabin scheme, leatherette seat upholstery, ambient lighting, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Comfort & convenience: Panoramic sunroof, power adjustable steering wheel, auto up/down function for all windows, and air purifier with AQI display.
- Safety: 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor and ADAS suite.
Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX+
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 24.49 lakh |
| Battery | 51.4 kWh |
| Power Specs | 171PS & 255Nm |
| Claimed Range | 490 km |
| Seating Configuration | 7 seater |
Key Features (over HTK): –
- Comfort & Convenience: Ventilated front-row seats, 4-way power adjustable driver’s seat, and Vehicle-to-load technology (V2L).
- Infotainment: Premium 8-speaker BOSE sound system.
Competiton Check
The Kia Carens Clavis EV is an affordable alternative to the BYD eMAX 7.
