Kia India has announced a major booking milestone for its latest launched Carens Clavis and Carens Clavis EV. The Kia Carens Clavis nameplate has crossed 21,000 bookings in a little less than 4 months. The achievement showcases Kia’s strong position in the Indian automotive segment, catering to both traditional ICE customers and EV adopters.
Offering advanced safety, premium features, and versatile design, the Carens Clavis EV is turning heads even with the tough competition against Tata Harrier EV.
Mr Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response for our Carens Clavis and Clavis EV models. This strong demand is a testament to the trust customers place in Kia and reinforces our commitment to bringing innovation, safety, and comfort in our vehicles.”
Kia Carens Clavis EV
With a futuristic design, strong performance, and an impressive set of tech features, the Carens Clavis EV is Kia’s big leap into the electric family SUV segment in India. Bookings open from 22nd July, with prices starting at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, all India).
Performance & Battery
The Carens Clavis EV delivers robust performance with the following specs:
- 171 PS power and 255 Nm torque
- 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds
- 4-level regenerative braking
- Shift-by-wire gear lever
- V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) and V2L (Vehicle to Load) charging support
- Battery safety: IP67-rated, 420 mm water wading capacity, 200 mm ground clearance
- Frunk space: 25 liters
- Boot space: 216 liters and expandable up to 645 liters
Battery Options & Range:
- 51.4 kWh Battery – 490 km claimed range
- 42 kWh Battery – 404 km claimed range
Charging:
- 10% to 80% in just 39 minutes using a 100 kW DC fast charger
- Compatible with 7.4 kW and 11 kW AC home chargers
Interior Features
Kia has packed the Carens Clavis EV with segment-leading tech and comfort features:
- Dual panoramic display (26.62 inches)
- Level 2 ADAS with 20 safety features, smart cruise control & lane keep assist
- 360° camera with blind spot detection, electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Bose 8-speaker premium audio system
- 64-color ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, powered driver seat, wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof
- Boss mode, floating centre console, adjustable cup holders, and air purifier
- 1-touch electric tumble for 2nd-row seats
And to top it off, the Carens Clavis EV comes with 90 connected car features for a truly smart mobility experience.
Exterior Highlights
A bold and futuristic look is the highlight of the Carens Clavis EV:
- Digital Tiger Face Grille
- ICE Cube LED headlamps & fog lamps
- Connected Star Map LED DRLs and taillamps
- 17-inch crystal-cut dual-tone alloy wheels
