Long range
From inside, Carens Clavis Ev is very similar to Hyundai Creta Electric. Like its Hyundai Sibling, Kia MPV is available with a battery pack option – 42KWH unit with a claimed range of 404 km and a 51.4kwh unit with a claimed range of 490 km.
Carens Clavis EV is powered by 171hp and 255Nm front-axle mounted electric motor. KIA claims that it can achieve the speed of 0-100kph in 8.4 seconds. It also has a 4-level rejector braking and steering column-mounted drive selector.
What does the exterior look like?
In terms of exterior and interior design, there have not been more changes than Ice-Powered Carens Clavis, except some EV-specific updates. It has a slightly changed bumper, in which the charging port is now located on the nose of MPV. There is also a new Ice-cubbed LED fog lamps and a new silver trim on the lower bumper.
Inside, the dashboard design is also similar to ordinary carens. However, due to this being an EV, the Center Console area is designed with a new floating design, providing additional storage space. KIA has used different colors for upholstery, and it is especially available in 7-seater gauges.
Combat with byd
In the case of safety, Carens Clavis EV consists of 6 airbags, ESC, ABS, hill-start assist, TPMS, and all four disc brakes as standard. Level 2 adas and 360-degree cameras are also available on high trims. There is also a virtual engine sound system for pedestrian safety. Kia Carens Clavis Ev compete with Byd Emax 7 in our market, which is priced between Rs 17.99 lakh to Rs 24.38 lakh (ex-showroom).