Kia Carens Clavis EV Launch Tomorrow – 490km Range & Premium Features!

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is going to be launched on July 15 as India’s first midsize electric MPV. The car will come in two battery options, with an IDC-rated range of up to 490 km. It will get EV-focused design elements like full-length light bar, charging flap, and dual-tone alloy wheels. The cabin will get two-spoke steering, dual digital display, wireless charging, V2L and i-Pedal technology. It will come in a 7-seater layout and a 6-seater option is also expected. The Kia Clavis EV may start a new segment in the Indian EV market after launch.

Launch

Kia India is going to launch its new electric MPV Kia Carens Clavis EV in India tomorrow. It will be the country’s first midsize electric MPV and its price can start from around ₹ 15 lakh (ex-showroom). The company can also announce the start of its pre-booking soon.

Design

The design of the Kia Carens Clavis EV is very similar to its ICE version, but it has many EV-focused updates. It gets a full-width LED light bar at the front, triple-pod LED headlights, and a charging port on the nose. It also has newly designed dual-tone alloy wheels and fog lamps mounted above the skid plate.

Cabin

The cabin of this EV follows Kia’s new design principle. It has premium features like a two-spoke steering wheel, dual digital displays (one for instrumentation and the other for infotainment), AC vents on the roof, raised center console, ambient lighting, and wireless charging.

Technology

The Kia Carens Clavis EV will feature the company’s exclusive i-Pedal regenerative braking technology, making single-pedal driving possible. It also gets a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature that turns the car into a mobile power source and lets you charge external devices.

Seating

The Carens Clavis EV will have a 7-seater layout as standard, although a 6-seater variant is expected to be made available as well. This makes it a very practical and comfortable option for the family.

Battery

Although Kia has not yet shared the official details of the motor and battery, the IDC-rated range is said to be up to 490 km. It is believed that it can be given 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery options, which are also being used in Hyundai Creta EV.

Competition

Kia Carens Clavis EV will compete with vehicles like Tata Punch EV, MG Comet EV in the Indian market. After launch, it will create a different place in the EV segment as it will be the first electric MPV in its category.

Future

Kia is planning to further expand its electric portfolio in India in the coming time. The Syros EV is likely to be launched in 2026, which will be a budget electric SUV and will target affordable vehicles like Tata Punch EV.

Conclusion

Kia Carens Clavis EV can prove to be a big step in the field of electric mobility in India. With stylish design, premium cabin, long range and advanced features, this EV can become a new and reliable option for Indian customers. With its launch, Kia is going to further strengthen its presence in the Indian EV market.