
Kia Carens Clavis EV bookings commence today: Booking amount, variants & more
has officially opened bookings for its first mass-market electric car in India, the Carens Clavis EV. The model comes at a starting price of Rs Rs 17.99 lakh, ex-showroom, and is now available for bookings with a token amount of Rs 25,000 through authorised dealerships or Kia's official website. Here's a quick look at the details.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Key highlights
The Carens Clavis EV is being offered in two trims: HTX and HTX Plus. In terms of design, the model more or less looks similar to its recently-launched ICE sibling but gets EV-specific touches such as a closed-off grille, refreshed dual-tone aero-optimised wheels, LED light bar, and a charging port mounted at its nose.
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Under the hood, or rather, under the floor are two
battery options
. The Standard Range trims get a 42 kWh battery, delivering an ARAI-certified range of 404 km. The Long Range (LR) version, on the other hand, draws power from a 51.4kWh unit, and delivers up to 490 km on a single charge. Both variants feature a front-mounted motor, with the LR version producing 170 hp and 255 Nm of torque.
In terms of features, this
electric MPV
gets a panoramic sunroof, dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated front seats, a powered driver's seat, wireless phone charging, and V2L support allowing the EV to power external devices.
In terms of safety, the Carens Clavis EV comes equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, hill-start assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, and disc brakes on all four wheels as standard. Higher variants also get Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and a virtual engine sound system to alert pedestrians.
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