Kia Carens Clavis EV launched in India, with prices, battery options, features, and unique highlights:
🚘 Variant, Pricing & Battery Options
According to official sources:
- HTK + (42 kWh) — ₹ 17.99 lakh (ex‑showroom)
- HTX (42 kWh) — ₹ 20.49 lakh
- HTX ER (51.4 kWh Extended Range) — ₹ 22.49 lakh
- HTX + ER (51.4 kWh Extended Range) — ₹ 24.49 lakh
Battery & Range:
- 42 kWh pack delivers ~404 km (ARAI-certified)
- 51.4 kWh pack extends range up to ~490 km
🔋 Performance & Charging
- Motor outputs:
- Standard battery: ~99 kW (135 PS) power, 255 Nm torque
- Extended battery: ~126 kW (171 PS), 255 Nm torque
- Acceleration:
- HTK +/HTX (~9.5 s) vs. ER variants (~8.4 s) from 0–100 km/h
- Charging:
- 100 kW DC fast charging: 10 → 80 % in ~39 minutes
- AC home charging (11 kW): ~4 h for 42 kWh; ~4h45 min for 51.4 kWh.
Supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bi-directional charging for external/internal appliances.
🎨 Exterior & Styling (common across trims)
- LED lighting: headlights, daytime running lamps, fog lights, tail-lamps
- Active aero flaps, body‑coloured door handles, satin‑chrome beltline, integrated roof‑rails
- Alloy wheels:
- HTK +: 16″ gloss‑black aero‑optimised
- ER variants: dual‑tone 17″ aero‑alloys
- New EV‑specific bumper styling and repositioned front charging port
- 25‑litre frunk (front trunk).
🛋️ Interior & Comfort Features
| Feature | HTK + | HTX | HTX ER | HTX + ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual 12.25″ panoramic displays (infotainment + cluster) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| One‑touch electric tumble second‑row | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Leatherette + fabric seats (black + beige) | ✔️ | – | – | – |
| Beige + navy leatherette seats | – | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Dual‑pane panoramic sunroof | – | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Four‑way power driver seat | – | – | – | ✔️ |
| Ventilated front seats† | – | – | – | ✔️ |
| Bose 8‑speaker system | – | – | – | ✔️ |
| Vehicle‑to‑Load (V2L) charging | – | – | – | ✔️ |
| Smart Pure air purifier with AQI display | – | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| † Some sources mention ventilated seats may be limited to top variant only |
Additional cabin features across trims include:
- 64‑colour ambient lighting with footwell lamps
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Floating centre console with sliding cover
- Paddle shifters for regenerative braking and i-Pedal
- Cruise control, steering‑mounted media controls, i‑Pedo select modes
- Rear occupant alert, rear sun‑shades, sunglass holder.
🛡️ Safety & ADAS
- 6 airbags (dual front + side + curtain)
- ESC, ABS, hill‑start assist, downhill brake control, TPMS, ISOFIX, rear occupant alert, all‑wheel disc brakes
- Level 2 ADAS suite with 20 autonomous safety features including:
- Smart/A‑daptive Cruise Control
- Lane‑Keeping Assist
- Forward Collision Avoidance (car, pedestrian, cyclist, junction)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance
- 360‑degree camera, Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Warning
- Electric parking brake with auto‑hold and Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).
📱 Connected Tech & Warranty
- 90 Kia Connect features: energy & charge monitoring, charging scheduling, route-based charger suggestions, OTA updates, V2L controls etc.
- Warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km on battery pack
- After‑sales support: over 250 EV‑ready workshops and 100+ DC-charger‑equipped dealerships across India.
✅ Summary Recommendation
- HTK + suits those seeking entry‑level EV utility at lowest cost—standard battery pack with essential EV features.
- HTX includes ADAS & sunroof, ideal mid-tier pick with 404 km range.
- HTX ER adds extended battery & power bump plus larger alloy wheels.
- HTX + ER is fully-loaded with ventilated seats, Bose audio, V2L charging, and premium interior styling.
