Kia launched the Carens Clavis in May this year at a starting price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). A more advanced version of the existing Carens, the Clavis is available in both petrol and diesel powertrain options. Besides combustion engines, Kia is also planning to launch a fully-electric version of the Carens Clavis soon.
Test mules of the Kia Carens Clavis EV have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent months. It has now come to light that Kia will unveil the Carens Clavis EV on July 15. There are high chances that prices of the Clavis EV will be revealed on the same day. Upon launch, the Clavis EV will be the first battery-powered seven-seat MPV in the mass-market passenger vehicle space in India.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Expected Design
The upcoming Kia Clavis EV is expected to closely resemble its ICE counterpart in terms of overall design, based on the latest spy shots. While the exterior silhouette remains largely unchanged, the EV version will feature distinct touches such as exclusive badging and newly designed aero-optimized alloy wheels. At the front, it is likely to sport a set of triple-pod LED headlamps housed in a sharp triangular enclosure, sleek LED DRLs, a sealed-off grille, and subtle styling enhancements that differentiate it from the internal combustion model.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Expected Features & Safety
Inside, the Kia Clavis EV is expected to retain the same cabin layout as its ICE sibling. The interior highlight will be a 26.62-inch dual panoramic display that integrates the infotainment touchscreen and the digital instrument cluster into a single, seamless unit. Other expected comfort and convenience features include front ventilated seats, a 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, and a premium 8-speaker BOSE sound system.
In terms of safety, the Clavis EV will likely come equipped with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, high beam assist, and driver attention warning.
Additional safety features are expected to include a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), dual-camera dash cam, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and a blind-view monitor displayed on the instrument cluster. Notably, the Clavis EV will also support advanced EV-specific functionalities like Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging, adding to its versatility.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Battery & Motor specs
The upcoming Kia Clavis EV is expected to be underpinned by the same platform as the Hyundai Creta Electric, suggesting a shared electric powertrain and battery setup. The Creta EV currently offers two battery pack options — a 42kWh and a larger 51.4kWh unit.
The 42kWh variant is paired with a 135hp electric motor, offering an estimated driving range of 390km on a full charge. Meanwhile, the 51.4kWh battery version comes mated to a more powerful 171hp motor and delivers a higher range of up to 473km. It is highly likely that the Clavis EV will mirror these specifications, offering similar performance and range capabilities.
