Kia Carens Clavis EV Launch in India: South Korean automobile company KIA has launched its first med-in-India mass-market electric vehicle Kia Carens Clavis EV in the Indian Electric Vehicle Market. The car is the company’s electric version of the company already popular MPV Carens and has been launched in the market with many advanced features, modern design and powerful battery range. Carens Clavis EV has been designed keeping in mind the needs of Indian customers, especially.
Two battery options and powerful motor
Kia Carens Clavis EV is introduced with two battery pack options – 42 kwh and 51.4 kwh. According to the company, the small battery pack is capable of delivering a 404 km driving range, while the big battery pack offers a range of up to 490 km. This EV has a front-axle mounted electric motor, which generates 171hp power and 255Nm torque. This car has the ability to catch a speed of 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds. Talking about charging, it is charged from 10% to 80% in just 39 minutes with 100kw DC fast charger, which makes it practical and convenient.
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Smart updates in exterior and interior
The exterior design of the Carens Clavis EV is the same as the existing petrol-diesel model, but some cosmetic changes have been made to make its electric avatar look more premium and modern. New bumper, charging port, light strip connecting LED DRLs at the front, ice-cubed LED fog lamps and silver trim give it a new look. Also, new aero-optimized alloy wheels have been installed in it. Car is available in six colors: Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue and Ivory Silver Matte.
Talking about the interior, the design of the Clvis Ev is similar to the current model, but it has a floating center console to increase the storage space. New color tones have been added to the upholstery that gives it fresh and premium feel.
Flutter of features
Kia Carens Clavis EV has been quite rich in terms of features. It has a feature like twin 12.3 inch screen (driver display and infotainment), wireless apple carplay and android auto, touch-sensitive HVAC and media control, 8-speaker bose sound system, pnramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, poverty drivers, and one-tuber seat and one Are. Apart from this, premium touchs like boss-curre, 64 color ambient lighting, smart pure air purifier, floating center console and retractable cup holders make it user friendly.
Safety Features & Adas Technology
Kia has highly empowered this EV in terms of security. It has a total of 18 high-service features such as 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, downhill brake control, all-wheel disc brakes, rear oocative alerts, isofix and rollover sensors. In addition, Carens Clavis EV is equipped with EV Level 2 Adas technology, which includes more than 20 security features such as smart cruise control, lane keeping assist, front collision subders, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and driver Attention Warning.
Price and variants
Kia Carens Clavis EV has been introduced in four variants in the Indian market: HTK Plus, HTX, ER HTX and ER HTX Plus. Its ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 17.99 lakh and the price of the top variant goes up to ₹ 24.38 lakh. Given the features and range available at this price, it becomes a very competitive electric MPV.
Combat and market status
Kia Carens Clavis EV directly competes with electric MPVs like Byd Emax 7 in India. But its med-in-India tag, powerful range and great features make it a strong contender in this segment. In the coming time, it can prove to be a big gamechanger in the electric segment for Kia.
