Kia India is gearing up to launch the electric version of its Carens Clavis MPV, which was recently introduced at an attractive price point of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kia Carens Clavis EV is expected to hit the market in the next couple of months, although an official launch date has not been announced.
Pricing & Competition
The new Kia 7-seater family electric car is not expected to have direct rivals in the market. However, it is likely to impact the sales of other electric vehicles such as the MG Windsor EV, BYD eMax7, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv, and Mahindra BE6 and XEV 9e. The prices of the Kia Carens EV are expected to start around Rs 16 lakh for the base variant.
Expected Powertrains
Recent spy images have revealed that the Kia Carens Clavis EV will feature a charging port at the front, similar to the Creta Electric. While official powertrain details are yet to be confirmed, the new Kia 7-seater family electric car is expected to come with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery pack options, borrowed from the Creta EV. According to the MIDC cycle, these batteries offer a claimed range of 390km and 473km, respectively.
ADAS & Safety Features
The spied test mule has also been spotted with an ADAS radar module fitted at the center of the front fascia. The suite is likely to offer safety features such as forward collision warnings, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, driver attention warning, and high beam assist. The safety kit of the EV might also include a 360-degree camera with blind view monitor, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, dual dashcam setup, all-wheel disc brakes, 6 airbags, vehicle stability control, and electronic stability control.
Carens Vs Carens EV – Differences & Similarities
The Kia Carens EV is expected to support V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) charging functionalities. The interior layout and features of the EV are likely to be identical to its ICE counterpart, with minimal changes made to its exterior. The electric version will feature an LED DRL (daytime running light), new alloy wheels, and other subtle EV-specific design elements.
