Kia is all set to launch the Carens Clavis EV in India today, on July 15. Having been revealed in images earlier, the all-electric derivative of Kia’s MPV will get minimal cosmetic changes over its internal combustion counterpart. On the mechanical front, the Carens Clavis EV is expected to share many of its components with the Hyundai Creta Electric, which was launched earlier this year.
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The Clavis EV on the outside retains much of the styling of its petrol and diesel counterparts, replete with the Kia EV5-inspired nose and enclosed grille design. The most visible changes come in the form of the charging flap that is incorporated into the nose, and the slim upper air inlet above the number plate housing on the internal combustion model has been enclosed. The EV also gets fog lamps on the lower bumper. Down the sides, the changes are down to the new EV-specific alloy wheel design.
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Moving to the cabin, the EV features the same basic design as the internal combustion model, though with some noticeable changes. The centre console between the front seats has been redesigned. The area housing the gear lever on the internal combustion model looks to have been converted into a storage bin, while the armrest console has been extended forward, creating space for what looks to be a covered storage space and buttons near the forward lip. The dual-screen layout looks to be unchanged from the internal combustion Carens Clavis.
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On the feature front, the EV will come with twin displays, roof-integrated rear AC vents, three-point seatbelts for all occupants, ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof, as shown in the previous teaser. The teaser also confirmed that the Clavis EV will get Vehicle to Load tech.
On the powertrain front, full details are yet to be announced, though Kia has confirmed that the Carens Clavis EV will get a 51.4 kWh battery pack offering up to 490 km of range. The battery pack is also used in the Hyundai Creta Electric, so it is not much of a stretch for Kia to offer a smaller 42 kWh battery in line with the Hyundai EV. Electric motor outputs could also be similar to the Creta.
Kia is all set to launch the Carens Clavis EV in India today. the launch event is set to start at 12:00 PM.
The Carens Clavis EV will be nearly identical to its ICE-counterpart in terms of design.
The all-electric iteration's interior will also be nearly identical to the ICE model, save for a few minor tweaks.
The launch event of the Kia Carens Clavis EV has begun.
Here are a few images of the Kia Carens Clavis EV.
Here are some of the features of the Carens Clavis EV.
Kia states that the Carens Clavis EV will be able to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 39 minutes using a 100 kW DC fast charger.
The Kia Carens Clavis EV will get a 25 litre frunk.
Kia has just revealed that the Carens Clavis EV will feature a 51.4 kWh battery pack that will power a 171 PS motor with 255 Nm of torque. The claimed 0 to 100 kmph acceleration time for the EV is 8.4 seconds.
Here are the ARAI-certified range figures for each battery option offered in the EV.
Here are some of the features offered in the EV.
The EV will also be offered with features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, six airbags, and wireless charger.
Kia India has finally announced the prices for its electric MPV. The Carens Clavis EV will start at Rs 18 lakh going all the way up to Rs 24.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
