Overview
The Kia Carens Clavis EV marks a significant milestone as Kia’s first locally manufactured electric vehicle in India. Positioned as a premium 7-seater electric MPV, it combines practicality with advanced technology to cater to the diverse needs of modern families. With a choice between 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery options, the Clavis EV offers an ARAI-certified range of up to 490 km, ensuring ample range for both daily commutes and long-distance travels. The vehicle features a spacious cabin, equipped with dual panoramic displays, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, and over 90 connected car features, enhancing the driving experience.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Spacious 7-seater cabin with premium features | Higher pricing compared to ICE variants |
| Impressive ARAI-certified range of up to 490 km | Real-world range may be lower due to driving conditions |
| Advanced ADAS Level 2 with 20 autonomous safety features | No official crash test ratings available |
| Fast charging capability with 100 kW DC charger | Limited availability of charging infrastructure in some areas |
| Equipped with V2L functionality for external power supply | Higher initial investment for EV infrastructure |
Feature Highlights
- Dual Panoramic Displays: A 67.62 cm dual-screen setup offers a modern and intuitive interface for both driver and passenger.
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Capability: Allows the car to supply power to external devices, enhancing convenience during trips.
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Level 2: Features 20 autonomous safety functions, including Smart Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist, ensuring a safer driving experience.
- Fast Charging Support: 100 kW DC fast-charging enables 10–80% battery top-up in just 39 minutes, reducing downtime during long journeys.
- Spacious 7-Seater Configuration: Designed to comfortably accommodate families, offering ample legroom and cargo space.
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| Name | KIA Carens Clavis | KIA Carens Clavis |
| Model | GTX ER 51.4kWh | HTX ER 51.4 kWh |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Price | ₹23,03,900 | ₹22,49,000 |
Powertrain ⯆ | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (NMC) | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Pack | 51.4 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Electric Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | PSM |
| Electric Motor Max Power (bhp@rpm/KW) | 169 bhp / 126 kW | 126 kw |
| Electric Motor Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Number of Electric Motor | 1 | |
| Dedicated Hybrid Engine | ||
| Engine Max. Power (kW@rpm) | ||
| Engine Max. Torque (Nm@rpm) | ||
| Fuel Tank capacity (L) | ||
| Fuel Type | Electric | |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic / Reduction Gear | |
Charging Info ⯆ | ||
| AC charging time (0-100% SoC) | 4h 45 min with 11kW AC Fast Charger | 4h 45 min with 11kW AC Fast Charger |
| DC charging time (0-100% SoC) | ||
| Charging Port | CCS2 | |
| Charging Options | AC charging + DC fast charging | |
| Charging Time (15/16 A Plug Point) | ||
| Wireless Mobile Charging | ||
| AC Portable Charger | ||
| Home Charger | 11 kW AC charger | |
| Charging Limiter | ||
| Scheduled Charging & Scheduled Cabin Conditioning | ||
| AC charging time (0-80% SoC) | ||
| AC charging time (20-80% SoC) | ||
| DC charging time (20-80% SoC) | ||
| DC charging time (0-80% SoC) | 39 min with 100kW DC Fast Charger | 39 min with 100kW DC Fast Charger |
| Charger type / charging standard | CCS2 | |
| DC charging time (10-80% SoC) | 39 minutes | |
Warranty ⯆ | ||
| Battery Warranty | Lifetime for 1st owner | |
| Motor Warranty | 3 years / unlimited km | |
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 years / unlimited km | |
| Tyre Warranty | ||
| Home Charger Warranty | 3 years / unlimited km | |
| Portable Charger Warranty | 3 years / unlimited km | |
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Pricing ⯆ | ||
| Ex Showroom Price | 2303900 | 2249000 |
Comfort & Convenience ⯆ | ||
| Push Start | Yes – Smart Key with Motion Sensor & Remote Start | |
| Frunk Space (litres) | 25 L | 25 L |
| Boot Space (litres) | ||
| Auto Headlamps | ||
| Rain Sensing Wipers | ||
| 2nd row AC vents | Yes – Roof-flushed 2nd & 3rd row diffused AC vents | |
| Seat Belt Adjustment | Front seat-belt height adjuster | |
| Console Storage Cooling | ||
| Seat Recline | Yes – 2nd-row seats with sliding, reclining & tumble | 4-Way Power Driver Seat |
| Auto AC | Yes – Fully Automatic Air Conditioner | |
| Door Glass | Solar Glass – UV Cut on all door windows | |
| Power Adjusted Driver Seat | Yes – 4-way power driver seat | |
| Power Adjusted Co-Driver Seat | ||
| Electric adjust ORVM | ||
| Power fold ORVM | ||
| ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse | ||
| Auto Dimming IRVM | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||
| Door Handles | ||
| Window Sun Shades | Yes – Rear Door Sunshade Curtains | |
| One Touch Driver Power Window | Yes – All Windows Auto Up/Down Safety | |
| Parcel Shelf | ||
| Front Row Arm Rest with Storage | Yes – Floating Console with Premium Sliding Cover & Open Storage | |
| 2nd Row Arm Rest with Cup Holder | Yes – 2nd-row seatback folding armrest | |
| Magzine Pockets for Rear Passengers | Yes – Seatback pockets | |
| Bottle Holder | Yes – Front and rear door bottle holders | |
| Umbrella Holder | Yes – Front door umbrella holders | |
| Heads Up Display (augmented reality HUD) | ||
| 2nd Row Recline | ||
| Soft Wrapped Dashboard & Door Trims | ||
| Keep, Pet & Camp Modes (climate control) | ||
| Interior Device Charging Port | Yes – USB Type-C ports | |
| Power Socket in Boot | ||
| ISOFIX Rear Seats | ||
| ESP | ||
| Door Open Alert (DOA) | ||
| Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES) | ||
| Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) | ||
| Emergency Lane Keep Assist | ||
| Highway Assist (including driver initiated auto lane change) | ||
| Rear Collision Warning (RCW) | ||
Technology ⯆ | ||
| Screen Size | 67.62 cm (26.62") Dual Panoramic Display Panel — 12.25" touchscreen infotainment + 12.25" digital cluster | 31.12 cm (12.25“) HD Display Instrument Cluste |
| Chipset & Memory | ||
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth; Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | |
| Connectivity | Kia Connect, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB Type-C | Amazon Alexa for home-to-car connectivity |
| Apps | Kia Connect; Android Auto & Apple CarPlay compatible apps | |
| BYOD ( Bring your own Device) | Yes – Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | |
| Connected Features | Kia Connect connected-car services | Amazon Alexa for home-to-car connectivity, smartphone or smartwatch |
| Speakers | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Voice Commands | ||
| NFC Key | ||
| Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) | Yes – Keyless Entry with Burglar Alarm / Smart Key | |
| Auto Park | ||
| Video calling with in-car camera | ||
| AIR Purifier | Yes – Smart Pure Air Purifier with AQI Display | Yes with AQI Display |
| Internet Connectivity | ||
| Power Tailgate with Gesture Control | ||
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | ||
| Vechicle to Vehicle Charging | ||
| Vehicle to Load Charging | ||
| Heater | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||
| Memory Function Seats | ||
| LightMeUp (ambient lights) | Yes – 64-Color Ambient Lighting & Footwell Lamp | 64 Color Ambient Lighting |
| OTA Updates (infotainment & maps) | Yes – OTA Map & System Updates | |
| OTA Updates (vehicle features) | ||
| OTA Updates (ePowertrain) | ||
| Ecosense & Driving Analytics | ||
| App Store | ||
| Music & Calling Connectivity | Yes – Bluetooth + Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | |
Safety ⯆ | ||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags – Front Dual, Front Side & Side Curtain | Front Dual Airbags |
| Body Shell | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Brake Technology | ABS + BAS + ESC + VSM + ESS + DBC | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
| EyeDentity (driver & occupant Monitoring) | Driver Attention Warning (DAW) + Rear Occupant Alert | |
| EPB (electric park brake) | ||
| Rear Parking Sensor | ||
| Front Parking Sensor | ||
| Radar | Yes – ADAS radar-based systems | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes – Rear View Camera with Dynamic Assistance | Yes, with Dynamic Assistance |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | ||
| Fog Lamps | Yes, LED | |
| Cornering Lamps | ||
| Auto Headlamps | ||
| Auto Booster Lamps | ||
| 360 Degree Camera | ||
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes – Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) + Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) | Yes, in Cluster |
| Secure 360 - Live View & Recording | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||
| Windshield Auto Defogging | ||
| Central Locking | Yes – Speed-sensing auto door locks / smart key | |
| Child Safety Locks | ||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | ||
| Brake Assist | ||
| ADAS | Yes – Level 2 ADAS with 20 Autonomous Features | Level 2 |
| Forward Collision Warning System (FCW) | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB) | ||
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) | ||
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | ||
| Lane Sway Alert (LSA) | ||
| Lane Centering Function (LCF) | ||
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | ||
| Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA) | ||
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | ||
| Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) | ||
| Smart Pilot Assist (SPA) | ||
| Risk Mitigation Support | Yes – FCA functions including car, pedestrian, cycle, direct oncoming & junction turning | |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | ||
| Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) | ||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Yes – Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) + Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | |
| Find My Car | Yes – Kia Connect feature | |
| Geo-Fencing | Yes – Kia Connect feature | |
| Live Location Sharing & Tracking | Yes – Kia Connect feature | |
Design ⯆ | ||
| Driving Space | 7-Seater | |
| Illuminated Logo | Kia Logo Projection | Kia Logo Projection |
| Headlamps & DRL | Ice Cube LED MFR Headlamps + Star Map LED Connected DRLs with Integrated Turn Signals | LED |
| Tail Lamps | Star Map LED Connected Taillamp | LED |
| Upholstery | Black Leatherette Seats with Off-white Accent | Leatherette |
| Wheels | R17 (43.66 cm) Dual-Tone Aero Alloy Wheels | Crystal Cut Dual Tone Aero Alloy |
| Spare Wheel | 125/ 80 D16 (16”) | 125/ 80 D16 (16”) |
| Cladding | Wheel Arch and Side Moldings; Robust Front & Rear Skid Plates with Metal Finish | |
| Sunroof | Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| Steering Wheel | 3-Spoke Dual-Tone Leatherette-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
| Cap Touch Switches | ||
| Steering Wheel & E-shifter | 3-Spoke Dual-Tone Leatherette Steering Wheel + Shift-by-Wire | Double D-Cut Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel |
| Mood Lighting | 64-Color Ambient Lighting & Footwell Lamp; Surround Ambient Light | |
| Night Trail - Carpet Lamps | ||
| Sequential Turn Indicators | ||
| Start Up / Good bye Animations | ||
| Center Tail Lamp with Animations | ||
| Integrated Antenna | Shark Fin | Shark Fin |
| Length (mm) | 4,550 mm | |
| Width (mm) | 1,800 mm | |
| Height (mm) | 1,730 mm* | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,780 mm | |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | ||
| Vanity Mirror | Yes – Passenger-side sunvisor vanity mirror | |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes – LED Personal Lamp, 2nd Row | |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Adjustable headrests – 2nd & 3rd rows | |
| Cup Holders | Yes – Floating Console with Cup Holder; rear/retractable seatback cup holder | |
| Digital Cluster | 31.12 cm (12.25-inch) HD Display Instrument Cluster | 31.12 cm (12.25“) HD Display Instrument Cluste |
| Body Type | MPV | (MPV) |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| No. of Doors | 5 | |
| Rear Spoiler | Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hi-Gloss Black Side Cover | Yes, with LED High Mount Stop Lamp |
| Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles | Body Colored Door Handles | |
| Premium Finish Exterior Cladding | Robust Front & Rear Skid Plates with Metal Finish + Wheel Arch and Side Moldings | |
| Rear Seating Dimensions L× W (inch.) | ||
| Front Seating Dimensions L× W (inch.) | ||
Performance ⯆ | ||
| Steering Type & Column | Electric Power Steering with Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment | Electric Power Steering Wheel with Tilt & Telescopic Adjust |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | ||
| Drive Modes | Eco / Normal / Sport | [Eco/ Normal/ Spor |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | 4 Levels (L0 / L1 / L2 / L3) + Auto Regen | |
| Single Pedal Drive | Yes – i-Pedal | |
| Virtual Engine Sound | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring |
| Suspension Damper Type | ||
| Shock Absorbers Type | ||
| Technology | Shift-by-Wire | |
| Road Vibrations | ||
| Tyre Type & Size | 215/55 R17 – 43.66 cm (17-inch) | 215/ 55 R17 – 43.66cm (17”) |
| Cruise Control | Auto Cruise Control with Speed Limiting Option | |
| Boost Mode | ||
| Performance Dashboard | 12.25-inch HD Digital Instrument Cluster | |
| 1-100 Km Acceleration (Sec) | 8.4 seconds | |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | |
| Real World Range | ||
| ARAI Range | 490 km | 490 |
| Combined ARAI Range | ||
| Real World Combined Range | ||
Sources: All the specifications are from the official page.
Car Latest Updates
- Launch Date: The Kia Carens Clavis EV was officially launched in India on July 15, 2025. Kia
- Pricing: The base HTK+ variant is priced at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom), with higher variants like HTX and HTX+ ER available at ₹20.49 lakh and ₹24.49 lakh, respectively. Kia
- Bookings: Within a month of its launch, the Carens Clavis EV received over 1,000 bookings, indicating strong market interest.
- Charging Infrastructure: Kia has partnered with various charging networks to ensure widespread availability of fast-charging stations across India.
- Warranty: The vehicle comes with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty, with an optional 5-year extended warranty and an 8-year/1,60,000 km high-voltage battery warranty.
FAQs about Kia Carens Clavis EV
Q1: What is the price of the Kia Carens Clavis EV in India?
The Kia Carens Clavis EV starts at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Q2: How many airbags are there in the Kia Carens Clavis EV?
The Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with 6 airbags as standard, ensuring comprehensive safety for all occupants. Kia
Q3: How long does it take to charge the Kia Carens Clavis EV?
Using an 11 kW AC charger, the 42 kWh battery can be charged in approximately 4 hours, while the 51.4 kWh battery takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes for a full charge.
Q4: What is the range of the Kia Carens Clavis EV?
The 42 kWh battery variant offers an ARAI-certified range of 404 km, and the 51.4 kWh variant provides up to 490 km per charge.
Q5: What are the seating options available in the Kia Carens Clavis EV?
The Kia Carens Clavis EV is a 7-seater electric car suitable for families, offering spacious seating arrangements.
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