VinFast has officially entered the Indian EV market with their flagship e-SUV, the VF7, which starts at a price of ₹20.89 lakh and goes up to ₹25.49 lakh, making it a strong competitor to Kia Carens Clavis EV, which ranges from ₹17.99 lakh to ₹24.49 lakh. Let’s see how they compare across various specs.

VF7
VF7

Price and Variants

VinFast VF7:

  • Price: ₹20.89 L to ₹25.49 L
  • 5 Variants: Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity, Sky, Sky Infinity

Kia Carens Clavis EV:

  • Price: ₹17.99 L to ₹24.49 L
  • 4 Variants: HTK+, HTX, HTX ER, HTX+ ER
Kia Carens Clavis EV 1
Kia Carens Clavis EV 1

Battery and Range

VinFast VF7:

  • Two battery variants: 59.6 kWh & 70.8 kWh
  • Max Motor Power: 535 PS
  • Peak Torque: 500 Nm
  • Range: 532 km (MIDC)
  • Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
  • DC fast charging 10-70% in 24 minutes.

Kia Carens Clavis EV:

  • Two battery variants: 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh
  • Max Motor Power: 171 PS
  • Peak Torque: 255 Nm
  • Range: 490 km (ARAI)
  • Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds.
  • DC fast charging 10-80% in 39 minutes.

Verdict: Kia’s Carens Clavis EV is a family-oriented 7-seater electric vehicle, with a reasonable price and reliable platform. VinFast VF7 is aimed at a slightly higher segment with much better performance and specs compared to Kia but with a similar price-point.

VinFast VF7 rear and side profile
VinFast VF7 rear and side profile

Design, Interior and Technology

VinFast VF7:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels, flush door handles, sleek LED projector headlamps with auto-leveling, signature LED DRLs, acoustic windshield, glass roof
  • Dual-zone AC, power-adjustable driver seat, rain-sensing wipers, heated ORVMs with memory, bezel-less auto-dimming IRVM, premium vegan leather upholstery
  • 12.9-inch infotainment screen, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, colored HUD, connected car tech, VV virtual assistant
  • 7 airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, TCS, HSA, ROM, ESS, all-disc brakes, dTPMS, 360-degree surround view camera, ADAS (on higher trims)

Kia Carens Clavis EV:

  • Digital tiger face grille, ICE Cube LED headlamps & fog lamps, connected Star Map LED DRLs and taillamps
  • Dual panoramic displays (24.6-inch total) and 8-speaker Bose audio system
  • Level 2 ADAS with 20 safety features, smart cruise control & lane keep assist, 6 airbags
  • 360° camera with blind spot detection, electronic parking brake with auto hold

Verdict: While Kia provides the users with all the necessary things, VinFast actually takes it a bit further with features that have almost never been seen in this price segment.

Kia Carens Clavis EV
Kia Carens Clavis EV

Final Verdict

VinFast VF7 has undoubtedly taken the country by storm with its highly competitive price and features. It is a solid option for those looking to switch to a reliable EV in the near future. Keep in mind that VinFast is also offering free charging for 3 years at VGreen charging stations (till July 2028) and 3 years of free maintenance.

For daily use, Kia Carens Clavis is great, especially for family road-trips. The family-oriented nature of the EV makes it a desirable option for a large segment of the Indian market.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. The perks and benefits offered by VinFast set it apart for sure, but the budget sets Kia Carens Clavis EV in a more desirable position.