Kia Carens Clavis EV: Which Variant Is Right For You?

Kia India has launched the Carens Clavis EV in India at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The all-electric MPV comes in four variants – HTK+, HTX, HTX LR and HTX+ LR. The first two variants get the smaller 42 kWh battery pack, while the latter get a 51.4 kWh battery pack. You can book one starting July 22. So, before you can book one, let’s take a look at what each of the variants gets. 

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTK+

Battery: 42 kWh

Price: ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

• LED headlamps
• Connected LED DRLs
• LED foglamps
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Black and beige interior
• One-touch tumble 2nd row seats
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 12.3-inch virtual cluster
• Regen braking
• Reverse camera
• Virtual Engine Sound Noise
• Active Air Flaps
• Keyless entry
• 6 speakers
• 3 Drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX

Battery: 42 kWh

Price: ₹20.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

Over the HTK+, it gets

• 64 colour ambient lighting
• Blue and Beige interior
• Panoramic sunroof
• Tray table behind the front passenger seat
• Air purifier
• ADAS

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX LR

Battery: 51.4 kWh

Price: ₹22.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

Over the HTX+, it gets

• 17-inch alloy wheels (only with 51.4 kWh battery)

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX+ LR

Battery: 51.4 kWh

Price: ₹24.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

Over the HTX+ LR, it gets

• Rear door puddle lamps
• Ventilated front seats
• Powered driver’s seat
• Auto wipers
• Boss mode for the front passenger seat
• Bose-tuned audio system
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality

Even the base-spec HTK+ variant comes loaded with a bunch of features, which will be enough for everyday use. But if you want a little more value for money, then the HTX with the smaller battery makes the best case for itself. It has everything an average Indian wants – panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting and ADAS – all for around ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom, India).