Kia Carens Clavis EV launched in India: Check range, features, bookings & more
- Kia Carens Clavis EV is an all-electric iteration of the Kia Carens Clavis MPV that is already on sale in India. Find the Kia Carens Clavis EV price, booking, specifications, and image details in HT Auto.
Kia India has launched the Kia Carens Clavis EV in the country, which is a pure electric iteration of the internal combustion engine-powered Kia Carens Clavis that was launched in India earlier this year. With the launch of the Kia Carens Clavis EV, the South Korean car manufacturer is aiming to grab a larger chunk of the Indian electric passenger vehicle market as well as boost its overall sales numbers.
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The Kia Carens Clavis EV is the automaker's first-ever made-in-India electric car. Also, this electric MPV comes as the most affordable Kia EV launched in India to date.
Kia Carens Clavis EV launched as the brand's first made-in-India EV
Kia Carens Clavis EV has been launched as the brand's first made-in-India electric car. The Kia Carens Clavis EV has a design that is identical to the ICE-powered Carens Clavis. Also, it gets plenty of features and advanced technology.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV launched at ₹17.99 lakh
Kia Carens Clavis EV launched at a pricing range between ₹17.99 lakh and ₹24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric MPV is available in four different trim choices across standard and extended range options.
Kia has over 250 EV-ready Kia workshops
To alleviate the electric vehicle servicing worries of the consumers, Kia has introduced more than 250 EV-ready workshops across India.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV gets a Bose audio system
Kia Carens Clavis EV gets a Bose eight-speaker audio system, ambient lighting and footwell lamp.
Kia promises a safe battery powering Carens Clavis EV
Carens Clavis EV gets a IP67 battery pack that claims to be capable of withstanding the variable Indian weather conditions and road conditions without a hassle.
Kia Carens Clavis EV can charge 10-80% in 39 minutes
Kia Carens Clavis EV promises an inutitive charging experience. The Kia EV claims to be capable of charging 10 to 80 per cent in 39 minutes. Built on the E-GMP platform, the electric MPV offers 255 Nm of maximum torque. It is capable of reaching 0-100 kmph in 8.7 seconds.
Kia christens Carens Clavis EV as a E:We
Kia claims the Carens Clavis EV is not just an electric vehicle or EV, but dubs it as a E:We, which signifies how the automaker aims to make it an affordable electric car from the brand coming with the legacy of the models like EV3, EV6 and EV9.
Kia Carens Clavis EV to launch in a few minutes
Kia to launch the Carens Clavis EV seven-seater electric MPV, which is the brand's first made-in-India electric car in a few minutes. Stay tuned to HT Auto for more updates, latest and live.
Kia Carens Clavis EV debuting on a Red Letter Day for Indian EV market
Kia Carens Clavis EV is debuting in India on a Red Letter Day for the country's electric passenger vehicle market. On July 15, Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast opened bookings for its two upcoming electric SUVs in India, which are VinFast VF6 and VinFast VF7. In another major development, Tesla has officially launched its Model Y crossover in India. Also, the US-based EV manufacturer has launched its first experience centre in Mumbai today. Kia Carens Clavis EV's launch simply adds more excitement to that.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV to get i-Pedal regen technology. What it is?
Kia Carens Clavis EV is slated to get i-Pedal regen technology. The i-Pedal or one-pedal driving is a feature in some modern electric cars that allows the driver to accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal. When the driver lifts off the accelerator, the regenerative braking system activates, slowing the vehicle down. In i-Pedal mode, the regenerative braking is maximized, and the vehicle can even come to a complete stop without even using the brake pedal.
Kia Carens Clavis EV to share some key features with Carens Clavis
Kia India's next big car in India, the Carens Clavis EV, will come as an all-electric version of the internal combustion engine-propelled Carens Clavis MPV. Being the electric version of the fossil fuel-powered Carens Clavis, the electric MPV is expected to share a plethora of features with the ICE-powered MPV that is currently on sale. These will include dual digital displays on the dashboard, panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable driver seat, 360-degree surround view camera, Level 2 ADAS suite, etc.
Here are some key features expected to be shared by the Carens Clavis EV with its ICE-powered sibling.
Kia Carens Clavis EV users to benefit from K-Charge platform
Ahead of the launch of the Kia Carens Clavis EV, the South Korean carmaker has integrated the K-Charge platform within the MyKia app. With this, the owners of the Carens Clavis EV will be able to access more than 11,000 EV charging points across India in collaboration with 18 leading Charge Point Operators (CPOs). This spans across both urban and highway routes, supporting daily commutes and long-distance travel alike. Kia India plans to enhance the K-Charge charging points access to over 20,000 by mid-2026. Complementing this is Kia's 'EV Route Planner', which is also integrated within the MyKia App. The route planner aims to help Kia EV owners locate charging stations, view real-time slot availability, and make payments directly through the app.
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Kia Carens Clavis EV: V2L and V2V features on card
Kia has been known for introducing advanced technology-aided high-end features in its cars. The Carens Clavis EV, too, is expected to follow the same path. The carmaker has teased some images of the Carens Clavis EV, which suggests that the electric MPV will come with V2L technology, which means the EV will be able to power a wide range of appliances and gadgets using its own battery power. Expect it to come with V2V feature as well, which will allow the Kia Carens Clavis EV to power other electric cars.
Kia Carens Clavis EV promises up to 490 km range
Kia has confirmed that the upcoming Carens Clavis electric MPV will offer a range of up to 490 km on a single charge. However, the car manufacturer has remained tight-lipped about the power output and the size of the battery pack the Carens Clavis EV will have. Expect the electric Kia MPV to be powered by a 51.4 kWh battery pack, while a 42 kWh battery pack could be there as well, in the lower variant.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Key competitors ahead
Kia Carens Clavis EV will come in a segment that doesn't have much models. In the Indian electric MPV segment, currently only BYD has one offering in the form of the eMAX 7. However that comes priced at a pricing range of over ₹25 lakh. The Kia Carens Clavis EV with its strategy of local manufacturing aims to be a more affordable offering for the Indian consumers. But, it will see tough competition from rivals in the electric SUV space that have been dominating the Indian electric passenger vehicle market. The Kia Carens Clavis EV is expected to arrive as a seven-seater alternative to the models such as Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta EV, Mahindra BE 6 among others.
Kia Carens Clavis EV to get exciting features inside cabin
The Kia Carens Clavis EV will feature a seven-seat layout. It remains to be seen if Kia also offers a six-seat configuration with the electric MPV. Some of the other key features inside the cabin of the Carens Clavis EV will include a panoramic sunroof, a dual-spoke multifunction steering wheel, dual digital displays including an instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system, a floating centre console, roof-mounted rear AC vents, a wireless mobile charger, and ambient lighting.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Design to be influenced by Carens Clavis MPV
The Kia Carens Clavis EV, the electric iteration of the Carens Clavis will come closely following the design philosophy as the ICE-powered MPV. However, there will be some subtle yet significant distinctive styling elements as well. At the front, the most prominent difference will be the charging socket at the nose section. Besides that, the LED fog lamp positioning, aero-alloy wheels would be other distinctive elements.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Possibly most affordable electric car from Kia
The Kia Carens Clavis with internal combustion engine is available in India at a starting price of ₹11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). With a plenty of shared elements with the ICE model and local manufacturing, Kia is expected to keep the pricing of the Carens Clavis EV competitive. In that case, we can expect it to come priced around ₹18 lakh (ex-showroom). However, we will get to know more details in a few hours.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Kia's first made-in-India electric car
Kia India with its range of passenger vehicles such as Seltos, Sonet and Carens have already grabed a strong spot in the Indian passenger vehicle market. The South Korean auto giant from the Hyunai group sells electric cars in India as well, in the form of EV6 and EV9. However, both of them are positioned in the high-end segment with expensive price tags. Now, the carmaker is aiming to boost ots EV market share and sales in India with the Carens Clavis EV. In an attempt to do that, the Kia Carens Clavis EV will be built locally in India that will eventually keep its pricing competitive. In fact, Kia Carens Clavis EV is going to be the brand's first made-in-India all-electric car.
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