Coming in Standard Range and Extended Range battery variants, the Carens Clavis EV promises performance, practicality, and modern technology in a spacious 7-seater package.
Kia has introduced the 2025 Carens Clavis EV, its first electric MPV offering in the country. The EV version is derived from the standard ICE-powered Clavis and gets major design updates, an electric powerplant, and certain features to make it a serious contender in the nascent family EV segment. Coming in Standard Range and Extended Range battery variants, the Carens Clavis EV promises performance, practicality, and modern technology in a spacious 7-seater package.
Major Features of the 2025 Kia Carens Clavis EV
Design
Sleek blanked-off front grille and triangular LED headlamps with DRLs
Full-width LED light bar and aerodynamic alloy wheels
Connected LED tail lamps and refreshed rear bumper
Front bumper-mounted charging port
Interior & Layout
Same dashboard arrangement as ICE variant with modern dual-screen design
12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment + 12.3-inch digital driver's display
Spacious cabin only in a 7-seater configuration
New center console with increased storage (no gearshift lever)
Front and rear parking sensors with a 360-degree camera
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
Level-2 ADAS features for enhanced driver assistance
Standard Range (42 kWh, 135 PS, 404 km claimed range)
HTK Plus – ₹17.99 lakh
HTX – ₹20.49 lakh
Extended Range (51.4 kWh, 171 PS, 490 km claimed range)
HTX – ₹22.49 lakh
HTX Plus – ₹24.49 lakh
All models support 100 kW DC fast charging with a 10–80% charge in 39 minutes.
Overall: The 2025 Kia Carens Clavis EV balances practicality, upscale comforts, and green mobility in a well-rounded proposition. Its modern looks, spacious 7-seater cabin, and commanding range options position it as a compelling electric choice to hybrid MPVs like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Invicto. With aggressive pricing and Kia's strong EV push, the Carens Clavis EV can be the default electric family car in India.