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Kia Carens Clavis EV

An electric version of Kia's Carens Clavis family MPV, with three rows and a choice of 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh batteries. The long-range car claims 490 km. It suits families who need six or seven seats, do most of their driving in and around the city, and can charge at home.

₹18.04 – 25.00 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 7
Engine: Single front electric motor, 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh battery
Range: 404 km (42 kWh), 490 km (51.4 kWh) claimed

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At a glance

Six- or seven-seat electric MPV with a 2,780 mm wheelbase
Claimed 490 km from the 51.4 kWh battery, 404 km from the 42 kWh
171 PS and 255 Nm in the extended-range versions
DC fast charge from 10 to 80% in about 39 minutes
6 airbags, ESC and four-wheel disc brakes on every version
200 mm ground clearance

Our pick at each price

HTX ER₹22.54 lakh
The big battery plus Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, sunroof and leatherette seats. For a family car that will see highway trips, this is the sweet spot before the price climbs towards ₹25 lakh.
HTX E₹20.00 lakh
If the car stays mostly in town, the 42 kWh HTX E gets the sunroof, leatherette seats and the six-seat option for ₹20 lakh. Skip ADAS and save ₹2 lakh over the long-range version.

Rivals

VinFast VF MPV 7₹20.39 lakh
Toyota Innova Crysta₹19.72 – 26.63 lakh
Toyota Innova HyCross₹18.70 – 31.84 lakh

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Kia Carens Clavis EV specifications

Claimed range404 km (42 kWh), 490 km (51.4 kWh) claimed
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Body typeMPV
Fuel typeElectric
EngineSingle front electric motor, 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh battery
Seating capacity7

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Engines	Single front electric motor, 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh battery
Gearboxes	Single-speed automatic
Power	135 PS (42 kWh), 171 PS (51.4 kWh)
Torque	255 Nm
Battery	42 kWh, 51.4 kWh
Claimed range	404 km (42 kWh), 490 km (51.4 kWh) claimed
Seats	7
Length	4550 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1730 mm
Wheelbase	2780 mm
Ground clearance	200 mm
Boot space	216 litres

Kia Carens Clavis EV variants: price and features

Base variant
Carens Clavis EV
HTK+
Electric · Automatic · 404 km
₹18.04 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags and electronic stability control (ESC)
- 12.25-inch touchscreen and 12.25-inch digital cluster
- Rear camera with front and rear parking sensors
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- 6 airbags and electronic stability control (ESC)
- 12.25-inch touchscreen and 12.25-inch digital cluster
- Rear camera with front and rear parking sensors
- One-touch electric tumble for the second row
- Cruise control
- Front boot (frunk)
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Carens Clavis EV
HTX E
Electric · Automatic · 404 km
₹20.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.96 lakh more than HTK+ for
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats
- Ambient lighting
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats
- Ambient lighting
- Air purifier
- Auto-dimming mirror
- Optional 6-seat layout with captain chairs
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Carens Clavis EV
HTX
Electric · Automatic · 404 km
₹20.54 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.54 lakh more than HTX E for
- Level 2 ADAS
- 360-degree camera
- Blind-spot monitoring with blind-view camera in the cluster
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Carens Clavis EV
HTX E ER
Electric · Automatic · 490 km
₹22.04 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.50 lakh more than HTX for
- 51.4 kWh extended-range battery
- 171 PS motor
- 17-inch alloy wheels
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- 51.4 kWh extended-range battery
- 171 PS motor
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats and ambient lighting
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Carens Clavis EV
HTX ER
Electric · Automatic · 490 km
₹22.54 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.50 lakh more than HTX E ER for
- Level 2 ADAS
- 360-degree camera
- Blind-spot monitoring with blind-view camera in the cluster
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Carens Clavis EV
GTX ER
Electric · Automatic · 490 km
₹23.04 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.50 lakh more than HTX ER for
- Gloss-black styling details
- Black cabin with off-white accents
- Metal pedals
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- Gloss-black styling details
- Black cabin with off-white accents
- Metal pedals
- Lime-green brake callipers
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Carens Clavis EV
HTX+ ER
Electric · Automatic · 490 km
₹24.54 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.50 lakh more than GTX ER for
- Ventilated front seats
- 4-way powered driver seat
- Bose 8-speaker sound system
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- Ventilated front seats
- 4-way powered driver seat
- Bose 8-speaker sound system
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) power inside and outside
- Rain-sensing wipers
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Carens Clavis EV
GTX+ ER
Electric · Automatic · 490 km
₹25.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.46 lakh more than HTX+ ER for
- Battery heater
- Digital key
- Gloss-black styling and black cabin with off-white accents
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- Battery heater
- Digital key
- Gloss-black styling and black cabin with off-white accents
- Metal pedals and lime-green callipers
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Top variant
Carens Clavis EV
X-Line ER
Electric · Automatic · 490 km
₹25.00 lakhOn-road price
Same price as GTX+ ER, and adds
- Gloss-black 17-inch alloy wheels
- Black cabin with hunter-green accents
- Dark satin chrome window line
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- Gloss-black 17-inch alloy wheels
- Black cabin with hunter-green accents
- Dark satin chrome window line
- Exclusive matte and dark paint choices
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Our verdict on the Carens Clavis EV

The Clavis EV fills a real gap: a mainstream electric car that seats six or seven. It keeps the petrol Clavis's practical cabin, tumbling second row and usable third row, and adds quiet, smooth electric drive. The trade-offs are range and boot. A 490 km claim will shrink with a full load and highway speeds, and with all three rows up the boot is small. The EV costs a few lakh more than a comparable petrol or diesel Clavis automatic, so it makes sense if you drive a lot in the city and can charge at home. For long highway trips with a full family, the diesel Clavis or a Toyota Innova HyCross remains less stressful. The BYD eMAX 7 is the other electric three-row option to compare.

Good things

Six- or seven-seat practicality in an electric car
Long-range version claims 490 km and has 171 PS
Six airbags, ESC and four-wheel disc brakes as standard
Well-equipped mid trims with sunroof, ADAS and 360-degree camera

Could be better

Small boot with all three rows in use
Range drops noticeably with a full load on the highway
Ventilated seats and Bose audio only from ₹24.5 lakh
Home charger is an extra-cost accessory

Kia Carens Clavis EV colours and photos

Colours on sale

Glacier White Pearl
Ivory Silver Matte
Gravity Grey
Pewter Olive
Imperial Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Dark Gun Metal

Kia Carens Clavis EV: seven seats, no fuel tank

The Clavis EV uses the same body as the petrol and diesel Carens Clavis: 4,550 mm long, with a 2,780 mm wheelbase and three rows. Kia sells it with seven seats, or six with second-row captain chairs from the HTX E trim at the same price. Kia does not publish ground clearance or boot volume for the EV; reviewers quote 200 mm of clearance and a 216-litre boot with all rows up, plus a 25-litre front boot.

Two batteries are offered. The 42 kWh pack makes 135 PS and claims 404 km; the 51.4 kWh extended-range (ER) pack makes 171 PS and claims 490 km. Torque is 255 Nm in both. On a 100 kW DC charger, 10 to 80% takes around 39 minutes. An 11 kW home wallbox takes about four to five hours for a full charge and is sold separately.

Every version has six airbags, ESC, four disc brakes, twin 12.25-inch screens and front and rear parking sensors. HTX E adds the sunroof and leatherette seats, HTX trims add Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera, and HTX+ ER brings ventilated front seats, Bose audio and V2L. GTX and X-Line versions are styling packs, with a battery heater and digital key on GTX+ ER and X-Line ER.

Is the third row usable?

Yes, for children and adults on shorter trips. The second row tumbles forward electrically at the touch of a button, so getting in is easy. With all seats up the boot only takes soft bags, so plan to use a roof carrier or fold one side of the third row for family holidays.

Clavis EV or the petrol/diesel Clavis?

The EV costs more upfront but much less to run per km if you charge at home. If you drive mostly in the city and cover 1,500 km or more a month, the EV makes sense. For frequent long trips with a full car, the diesel Clavis is simpler to live with.

Which battery should a family pick?

Pick the 51.4 kWh ER battery if you ever leave the city with the family. Weight from passengers and luggage cuts range, and the larger pack gives you a sensible buffer. The 42 kWh versions are fine for a city-only second car.

What are the alternatives?

The BYD eMAX 7 is the other three-row electric MPV and has a larger battery, but costs more and has a smaller service network. If you do not need seven seats, the Hyundai Creta Electric and Tata Harrier EV are worth a look.

Carens Clavis EV vs rivals

Spec	Kia Carens Clavis EV₹18.04 – 25.00 lakh	VinFast VF MPV 7₹20.39 lakh	Toyota Innova Crysta₹19.72 – 26.63 lakh	Toyota Innova HyCross₹18.70 – 31.84 lakh	Maruti Suzuki Invicto₹25.37 – 28.70 lakh
Body	MPV	MPV	MPV	MPV	MPV
Fuel	Electric	Electric	Diesel	Petrol, Hybrid	Hybrid
Engines	Single front electric motor, 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh battery	Single front electric motor (150 kW)	2.4 diesel	2.0 petrol, 2.0 strong-hybrid	2.0 strong-hybrid
Power	135 PS (42 kWh), 171 PS (51.4 kWh)	204 PS	150 PS	186 PS	186 PS
Gearbox	Single-speed automatic	Single-speed automatic	Manual	CVT, e-CVT	e-CVT
Mileage	404 km (42 kWh), 490 km (51.4 kWh) claimed	517 km claimed (MIDC)	15.6 km/l	16.13 km/l (petrol), 23.24 km/l (hybrid)	23.24 km/l
Seats	7	7	7	7	7
Boot	216 litres	126 litres	300 litres	300 litres	239 litres
Compare	Viewing	Carens Clavis EV vs VF MPV 7	Carens Clavis EV vs Innova Crysta	Carens Clavis EV vs Innova HyCross	Carens Clavis EV vs Invicto

Kia Carens Clavis EV range

ElectricAutomatic
Claimed range
404 km / 490 km

Kia Carens Clavis EV on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹19.00 – 26.27 lakh
Mumbai₹19.00 – 26.27 lakh
Bengaluru₹19.00 – 26.27 lakh
Chennai₹19.00 – 26.27 lakh
Kolkata₹19.00 – 26.27 lakh
Bhopal₹19.00 – 26.27 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Carens Clavis EV EMI

₹30,308 a month

On ₹18.04 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹3.61 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹3.75 lakh.

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Kia Carens Clavis EV FAQ

What is the price of the Kia Carens Clavis EV in India?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV costs ₹18.04 to 25.00 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Kia Carens Clavis EV come with?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is sold with electric power (Single front electric motor, 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh battery).

What is the range of the Kia Carens Clavis EV?

The claimed range of the Kia Carens Clavis EV is 404 km (42 kWh), 490 km (51.4 kWh) claimed from a 42 kWh, 51.4 kWh battery.

How many people can the Kia Carens Clavis EV seat?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is a 7-seater mpv.

What is the length of the Kia Carens Clavis EV?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is 4550 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1730 mm tall, with a 2780 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Kia Carens Clavis EV have?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV has 216 litres of boot space.

Does the Kia Carens Clavis EV come with an automatic gearbox?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is offered with single-speed automatic gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Kia Carens Clavis EV?

The Kia Carens Clavis EV has 200 mm of ground clearance.

Which Kia Carens Clavis EV variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.