Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Kia Carens Clavis EV Gets New Variants with Bigger Battery Pack

Kia India has expanded the variant lineup of the Carens Clavis EV with the launch of a new variant named “HTX E”. It is available with both 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery pack options, with a claimed range of up to 51.4 kWh. Here’s how they have been positioned in the lineup: –

Kia Carens Clavis VariantsEx-showroom Price
HTK PlusRs 17.99 lakh
HTX E (New)Rs 19.99 lakh
HTXRs 20.49 lakh
HTX E ER (New)Rs 21.99 lakh
HTX ERRs 22.49 lakh
HTX Plus ERRs 24.49 lakh

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E – What Does It Offer?

Positioned above the HTK+ variant, the new HTX E brings a host of additional features over the base variant, including a panoramic sunroof, LED lamps for all three rows, auto up/down windows, electrochromic IRVM, wireless charger, and dual-tone steering with tilt & telescopic adjustment.

The other notable features of the HTX E includes automatic LED headlights with connected LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, keyless entry with remote start function, power adjustable side mirrors with auto hold function, manually adjustable driver’s seat, sunshades for 2nd-row passengers, cruise control, 12.3-inch infotainment system, connected car tech, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker sound system, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, all wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, hill start assist, reverse parking camera with parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Kia Carens Clavis EV interior and features

Kia Carens Clavis EV Battery and Range

Kia offers the Carens Clavis EV with two battery pack options, paired with a front-axle-mounted electric motor. Here’s a look at their specifications: –

 Standard RangeExtended Range (ER)
Battery Pack42 kWh51.4 kWh
No. of electric motors11
Claimed Range (MIDC Part 1+2)404 km490 km
Max Power 135 PS171 PS
Peak Torque255 Nm255 Nm
DrivetrainFront-wheel-drive (FWD)Front-wheel-drive (FWD)

Competition Check

The Carens Clavis EV is considered an affordable alternative to the BYD eMAX 7.

Kia Carens EV Drive Impressions and Range Test | Gagan Choudhary

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