The Carens Clavis EV holds the title of being the first made-in-India electric car for Kia
The Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Steel, Shri. H.D. Kumaraswamy recently took a test drive of the new Kia Carens Clavis EV. The vehicle was launched a few weeks ago. It is, essentially, the electric iteration of the Carens, but with modern elements. These include things like the global Kia design philosophy, new tech, safety and convenience amenities, etc. That is why it has been extremely popular among potential car buyers in India. Let us take a look at the details of this case.
Union Heavy Industries & Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Tests Kia Carens Clavis EV
As per various news reports online, senior Kia officials, Bhimsen Gulabani, VP Customer Experience, and Atul Sood, Sr. VP – Sales and Marketing, were present at the Minister’s residence in Delhi with the Carens Clavis EV. The minister checked out the EV thoroughly. In fact, he also engaged with the new Tata Harrier EV. Nevertheless, the Korean auto giant shared the image of Kia officials with Shri. H.D. Kumaraswamy at his place in Delhi. Clearly, the minister might be interested in buying an electric car.
Kia Carens Clavis EV
We know that Kia makes some of the most feature-laden vehicles in the country. The new Carens Clavis EV is no different. It boasts all the bells and whistles to attract new-age car buyers. Some of its main highlights include:
- 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
Talking about the powertrain, the electric SUV carries two IP67-certified battery pack options – 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh. The claimed ARAI-certified range is 490 km and 404 km on a single charge, respectively. The electric motor churns out a decent 171 PS and 135 PS of peak power, respectively, while the torque is an identical 255 Nm with both battery packs. Taking care of the charging duties is a 100 kW DC charger, which allows the battery to juice up 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 |
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