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Kia Carens Clavis EV is available in two battery options with a claimed driving range of up to 490 km between charges
Kia India has opened bookings for its first made-in-India electric vehicle, a three-row EV dubbed the Carens Clavis. Positioned as a 7-seater MPV, the Carens Clavis EV enters the Indian market with two battery options and a claimed range of up to 490 km on a full charge. Customers can place their bookings starting today by paying Rs. 25,000 either via Kia’s official website or through dealerships across the country.
Offered in four variants – HTK Plus, HTX, HTX ER, and HTX Plus ER – the Kia Carens Clavis EV sits in a space that has not yet seen significant activity from mainstream manufacturers. Prices for the entry-level variant begin at Rs. 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric MPV builds on the brand’s “Opposites United” philosophy with several commonalities compared to its ICE sibling.
Two lithium-ion battery packs are part of the spec sheet. The 51.4 kWh version is rated by ARAI with a 490 km driving range under MIDC conditions. A smaller 42 kWh option is also available, with a corresponding ARAI-certified range of 404 km between charges. Both packs are compatible with 100 kW DC fast charging – enabling a 10 to 80 per cent charge in just 39 minutes.
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Depending on the variant and battery pack selected, the electric motor outputs stand at either 126 kW or 99 kW (169 hp or 132 hp), both boasting 255 Nm of maximum torque. Four regenerative braking levels are available and can be adjusted via steering mounted paddles. Kia has integrated a sizeable number of features into the Carens Clavis EV including a connected car suite with 90 functions.
These include smartphone connectivity, live navigation and remote vehicle management. The interior gains a dual screen panoramic display – 67.62 cm combined width – one for infotainment and the other being instrument console, ambient lighting with 64 colour choices, infotainment/temperature control swap switch, one-touch electric tumble second-row function, Boss Mode for the front passenger seat and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
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It also comes with ADAS Level 2 functionality covering 20 autonomous features while Kia also claims 18 other ‘Hi-Safety’ systems integrated throughout the vehicle. The Kia Carens Clavis EV gets six exterior colour options namely Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue and Ivory Silver Matte.
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