Kia introduced the Carens Clavis in May this year, with prices starting at Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned as a more advanced iteration of the current Carens, the Clavis is offered with both petrol and diesel engine options. The Korean carmaker is now gearing up to launch the all-electric version of the same in the market soon.
Test mules of the Kia Carens Clavis EV have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent months. It was reported last week that Kia will unveil the Carens Clavis EV on July 15. Test mules of the electric Clavis have been spotted on several occasions over the past few months.
Ahead of its launch, Kia has shared a teaser of battery-powered MPV on its social media handles and YouTube channel. The short 25-second teaser reveals the Kia Carens Clavis EV in its full glory — both outside and inside. As expected the design of the Clavis EV is identical to its combustion engine-powered sibling, the only notable difference is the sealed-off nose up front which houses the charging flap.Â
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Interiors & Features
The teaser is the first instance where we get a proper look at the interiors of the Carens Clavis EV which is similar to its ICE-powered namesake. The dashboard gets the same layout housing as a 26.62-inch dual panoramic display that integrates the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The only notable difference is the revised centre console with a lot more cubby holes and space to store your knick knacks. The drive selector has most likely been relocated to the steering column.
Other notable feature highlights may include front ventilated seats, a 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a wireless charging pad, an 8-speaker BOSE Premium sound system, and ambient lighting. Besides these, Clavis EV will boast of two additional features: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging.
In terms of safety, the Clavis EV will come equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, dash cam with dual camera and 360° camera with blind view monitor on the cluster. Previous spy shots have also confirmed the presence of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with expected features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, etc.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: Expected powertrain
Through the latest teaser, Kia has confirmed the Clavis EV to return a range of 490 km on a single charge. We expect Kia to get the same battery options as Creta EV: 42kWh and 51.4kWh. The former is expected to return a range of around 400 km on a full charge. The smaller battery is expected to be paired with a 135 hp electric motor whereas the larger battery pack is expected to power a 171 hp unit.
