Kia opens bookings for Carens Clavis EV

Kia India has officially opened bookings for the Carens Clavis EV, its first made-in-India all-electric 7-seater vehicle.

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Positioned as a mass-premium offering, the electric RV comes with a starting price of ₹17.99 lakh and can be booked online via the Kia India website or at authorized dealerships nationwide with a token amount of ₹25,000.

The Carens Clavis EV will be offered with two battery pack options — a 42 kWh unit delivering an ARAI-certified range of 404 km, and a larger 51.4 kWh battery offering a certified range of 490 km (both MIDC cycle). Both variants support fast charging, with a 100kW DC charger enabling 10–80% top-up in just 39 minutes.

Powertrain options include electric motors generating 99 kW and 126 kW, both delivering 255 Nm torque, supported by four levels of regenerative braking via paddle shifters.

In terms of safety, the EV is equipped with Level 2 ADAS comprising 20 autonomous features, 18 advanced safety technologies, and 90 connected car functions such as remote vehicle control, navigation, and smartphone integration.

Available in four variants — HTK Plus, HTX, HTX ER, and HTX Plus ER — the Carens Clavis EV will be offered in six colours

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