The 7-seat electric iteration of the Carens is the first made-in-India EV from the Korean auto giant
The bookings for the new Kia Carens Clavis EV have commenced with a token amount of Rs 25,000. The interested buyers can visit their nearest dealerships or secure a slot via Kia’s website. We know that the regular Carens was already doing a great job on the sales charts. However, the electric avatar marks a key step for Kia to enter a relatively mass market EV space. Until now, it has only been selling the EV6 and EV9 in CBU form. Therefore, the Carens Clavis EV will cater to a much wider range of potential consumers.
New Kia Carens Clavis EV Bookings Start
The Kia Carens Clavis EV is available in 4 variants – HTK+, HTX, HTX ER and HTX+ ER. Furthermore, there are 6 colour options to choose from -Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, and Ivory Silver Matte. Note that Kia makes some of the most feature-laden products in their corresponding segments. The Carens Clavis EV is no different. Some of its main attractions are:
- Dual 26.62-inch Screen for Infotainment and Instrument Cluster
- Shift-by-Wire
- Steering Column Mounted Gear Lever
- Paddle Shifters
- 4-Level Regenerative Brake
- Single-Pedal Driving
- Active Air Flaps for Higher Efficiency and Better Aerodynamics
- 25-litre Frunk
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- 360-degree Camera with Blind Spot Monitoring
- Bose 8-speaker Audio System
- 64-colour Ambient Lighting
- 1-touch Electric Tumble for Second Row
- Boss Mode
- V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) [Internal and External]
- V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
- Smart Infotainment-Temperature Control Swap Switch
- 18 Advanced Safety Features as Standard
- Virtual Engine Sound System
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Powered Driver’s Seat
- Wireless Charging
- Illuminated Footwell Lamps
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
- My Kia App
- OTA Maps and System Updates
- 5 USB Type-C Ports
- Two-Tone Interiors with Beige and Navy Leatherette Seats
- 90 Connected Car Features
- 6 Airbags
- ESC
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Downhill Brake Control
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorages
- All Wheel Disc Brakes
- Rear Occupant Alert
Specs and Price
The 7-seat EV uses E-GMP architecture and comes with two IP67-certified battery pack alternatives – 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh. These boast an ARAI-rated range of 490 km and 404 km on a single charge, respectively. Furthermore, the power and torque figures are 171 PS and 255 Nm and 135 PS and 255 Nm, respectively. In the most aggressive settings, the EV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds. Using a 100 kW DC fast charger, you can juice up the battery from 10% to 80% in just 39 minutes. The prices range from Rs 17.99 lakh to Rs 24.49 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Kia Carens Clavis EV |
| Battery | 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh |
| Power | 171 PS and 135 PS |
| Torque | 255 Nm |
| Range (ARAI) | 490 km and 404 km |
| Charging (100 kW) | 39 minutes (10-80%) |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.29 |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer of Kia India, said, “The Carens Clavis EV marks a pivotal moment in Kia India’s journey towards making electric mobility truly inclusive and accessible. Being our first electric vehicle inspired by India, it is a 7-seater EV that reflects our vision to offer smart, sustainable, and accessible EV solutions with a true value for money proposition. It will ensure complete peace of mind with our capable EV ecosystem — including the K-Charge feature on MyKia app and a robust network of 250+ EV-ready workshops including 100+ dealerships equipped with DC fast charger.
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