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Kia Launches Carens Clavis EV, India’s First Locally Produced Seven-Seat Electric MPV

Bookings start July 22 underpinned by local production in Anantapur with a nationwide charging network in place

The new Kia Carens Clavis EV gets two motor and battery options across four variants
Kia Carens Clavis EV launched in India, price starts at Rs 17.99 lakh
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Kia Carens Clavis EV Launched

Overview

  • Bookings open July 22 with prices ranging from Rs 17.99 lakh to Rs 24.49 lakh across four variants.
  • Two battery options include a 42 kWh unit for a 404 km ARAI-certified range and a 51.4 kWh pack for up to 490 km MIDC range, with 100 kW DC fast charging from 10 percent to 80 percent in 39 minutes.
  • The front-axle motor delivers either 99 kW or 126 kW of power with 255 Nm of torque, enabling a 0–100 km/h sprint in 8.4 seconds on the larger-battery variant.
  • Level 2 ADAS features adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and high-beam assist alongside six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and a 360° camera.
  • Kia’s launch is supported by home AC-charger installations via the Kia Connect app, access to over 1,000 public stations, dedicated EV service hubs and Vehicle-to-Load functionality.