KIA Carens Clavis EV

July 15, 2025 - Kia has finally launched the new Carens Clavis EV in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 18 lakh. The electric MPV is available with two battery choices - 42kWh and 51.4kWh - offering a certified range of 404km and 490km, respectively, on a single charge.

July 7, 2025 - Kia dealers have started accepting pre-bookings for the Carens Clavis EV ahead of its official launch on July 15, 2025. It will be the brand’s first mass-market electric vehicle in India. 

Kia Carens Clavis EV Price in India

The new Carens Clavis EV is available in two trims - HTK and HTX - and in total of 16 variants. The Kia Carens Clavis EV price in India starts at Rs ₹17.99 Lakhs* and extends up to Rs ₹24.99 Lakhs*, ex-showroom, Pan India.

Key Features of Kia Carens Clavis EV

LED lighting systemDual displays for infotainment & instrumentationPaddle shifters for i-Pedal & Regenerative brakingBose premium sound system with 8 speakers64 colour ambient light and footwell lampV2L chargingDual-pane panoramic sunroof17-inch crystal cut dual-tone aero alloy wheels
Front ventilated seatsOne-touch tumble second-row seats4-way power adjustable driver seatSmart pure air purifier with AQI display

Safety Features of Kia Carens Clavis EV

The new Kia Carens Clavis EV is equipped with multiple active and passive safety features. It gets six airbags as standard, ABS, brake-assist system, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist control, downhill brake control, highland tyre pressure sensors, rear parking sensors, roll over sensor, and all-wheel disc brakes. 

The 7-seater electric MPV also comes with LEVEL 2 ADAS tech with features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and avoidance assist, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic collision warning & avoidance assist, and high beam assist. 

Range and Charging

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is available with two battery pack options - a 42kWh with an ARAI claimed range of 404km and a 51.4kWh unit with an ARAI-certified range of 490km. The smaller battery pack gets a 135hp electric motor, while the larger battery pack gets a 171hp front-axle-mounted electric motor. Both motors offer 255Nm of torque. 

It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph acceleration in just 8.3 seconds. The electric MPV gets 4 levels of regenerative braking via paddle shifters. Kia is offering two AC charger options - 7.4kW and 11kW. Using 11kW AC charger, the 42kWh battery can achieve 10-100 percent in 4 hours. The 51.4kWh battery takes around 4 hours 45 minutes to achieve 10 to 100% charging status.

Dimensions and boot space

In terms of proportions, the Carens Clavis EV is 4550mm in length, 1800mm in width and 1730mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2780mm. The electric MPV is only available in 7-seat layout with bench-type seat in the second-row. 

The Kia Carens Clavis EV has a boot space of 216-litres, which can be expanded by folding the third-row seats. It also offers a 25-litre frunk (front boot). 

Colours 

The Carens Clavis EV is available in 6 exterior colour choices - Ivory Silver Matte, Glacier White Pearl, Pewter Olive, Aurora Black pearl, Imperial Blue and Gravity Grey. 

Competition

The Kia Carens Clavis EV don’t have a direct rival in our market. However, it can impact the sales of Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and MG Windsor EV.