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The Kia Carens Clavis EV is India’s first mass-market 7-seater electric model below the Rs 20 lakh price point
Kia India has finally launched the Carens Clavis EV in the domestic market. The all-electric MPV has been presented only in a 7-seater configuration with multiple battery options. The South-Korean automaker claims that the owners of the Clavis EV will have access to 11,000+ charging points across the nation through the MyKia app. Being the brand’s first mass-market in India, it will have direct competition with BYD eMax 7 in the country. Lets talk about these electric MPV models in detail with respect to their price, variants, colours, battery and range.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7: Price and Variants
Kia Carens EV is available in a total of four variants namely HTK+, HTX, ER HTX, and ER HTX+ while priced between Rs 17.99-24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the BYD eMax 7 comes in two trims namely Premium and Superior in both 6-seater and 7-seater layouts which are priced in a bracket of Rs 26.90-29.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Hence, it is quite evident that the Carens EV is relatively affordable by at least Rs 6-8 lakh than its Chinese foe.
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Model |
Price |
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Kia Carens Clavis EV |
Rs 17.99-24.49 Lakh |
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BYD eMax 7 |
Rs 26.90-29.90 Lakh |
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7: Colours
The Carens Clavis EV is offered in six single-tone colours namely Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, and Ivory Silver Matte. As for the BYD eMax 7, it can be availed in four mono-tone paint schemes namely Quartz Blue, Cosmos Black, Crystal White and Harbour Grey. Here too, the all-electric MPV from Kia has more options for the buyers than the BYD eMax 7.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7: Battery and Performance
The Carens Clavis EV borrows both the lithium-ion battery packs of 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh from the Hyundai Creta. While the smaller 42 kWh battery is paired to an electric motor with power output of 133 bhp, the bigger 51.4 kWh battery is coupled with an electric motor, belting out top power of 169 bhp. The torque performance for all the variants remains the same at 255 Nm.
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Model |
Top Power |
Peak Torque |
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Kia Carens Clavis EV 42 kWh |
133 bhp |
255 Nm |
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Kia Carens Clavis EV 51.4 kWh |
169 bhp |
255 Nm |
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BYD eMax 7 55.4 kWh |
161 bhp |
310 Nm |
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BYD eMax 7 71.8 kWh |
201 bhp |
310 Nm |
Talking about the BYD eMax 7, it too gets multiple battery options in the form of 55.4 kWh and 71.8 kWh. While the former has the highest power of 161 bhp, the latter has a peak power of 201 bhp. However, the torque value is identical for both the battery packs at 310 Nm. It is quite clear from this data that the eMax 7 benefits from the larger battery pack and delivers superior performance than the Carens EV.
Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7: Driving Range
The Carens Clavis EV returns ARAI-certified MIDC driving range of 404 km and 490 km with the 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs, respectively, on a full charge. As for the BYD eMax 7, it delivers a range of 420 km and 530 km with the 55.4 kWh and 71.8 kWh batteries, respectively, on a single charge as per the NEDC cycle.
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Model |
Range |
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Kia Carens Clavis EV 42 kWh |
404 Km |
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Kia Carens Clavis EV 51.4 kWh |
490 Km |
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BYD eMax 7 55.4 kWh |
420 Km |
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BYD eMax 7 71.8 kWh |
530 Km |
So, as far as range is taken into consideration, both the MPVs are more or less the same with a minor difference of a few kms.
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