Kia India has officially commenced bookings for the Carens Clavis EV, its first madeinIndia 7seater electric vehicle, starting July 22. With prices beginning at ₹17.99 lakh (exshowroom), the Carens Clavis EV marks Kia’s entry into the massmarket electric segment.
Key Highlights From The Launch
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Customers can book the EV with a token amount of ₹25,000 via Kia’s official website or authorized dealerships.
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Available in four variants—HTK+, HTX, HTX ER, and HTX+ ER—and six color options including Glacier White Pearl and Pewter Olive.
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Two battery pack options: 42 kWh offering 404 km range and 51.4 kWh offering 490 km range (ARAIcertified).
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Power output ranges from 133 bhp to 169 bhp, with 255 Nm torque across both variants.
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Fast charging from 10% to 80% in just 39 minutes using a 100 kW DC charger.
Design And Features
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Retains the ICE Carens Clavis silhouette with EVspecific touches like aero inserts and a front charging port.
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Equipped with dual 12.25inch panoramic displays, Level 2 ADAS with 20 autonomous features, and 64color ambient lighting.
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Includes ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, iPedal tech, V2L support, and onetouch tumble for secondrow seats.
Market Positioning
The Carens Clavis EV is Kia’s most affordable electric offering in India and aims to democratize EV ownership with a valuedriven proposition and robust aftersales ecosystem.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Autocar India, India Today, CarWale, TeamBHP, MSN India.