2025 Kia Carens Clavis EV Top Variant vs BYD eMax7 Base Variant: Specifications Compared

Despite the price difference of over Rs 2 lakh, the eMax 7’s base variant is the closest alternative to the fully loaded Clavis EV, leading us to this comparison

Published On Jul 30, 2025 01:51 PM By Bikramjit

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The 2025 Kia Carens Clavis EV is arguably India’s first true mass-market electric MPV and it goes up directly against a more premium alternative, the BYD eMax 7. Interestingly, the base-spec Premium variant of the eMax 7 is the closest variant when compared to the top-spec HTX Plus variant of the Carens Clavis EV. This makes us curious about which of the two offers better value for money at this price point? To find out, we compare both models in detail in the next section.

Price

Model	Price (ex-showroom)
Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus	Rs 24.49 lakh
BYD eMax 7 Premium 6-seater	Rs 26.90 lakh

Notably, the Kia Carens Clavis EV’s top-spec HTX Plus variant is Rs 2.41 lakh more affordable than the BYD eMax 7’s base-spec Premium 6-seater variant. The Premium variant of the eMax 7 is also available in a 7-seater layout, which is priced at Rs 27.50 lakh, i.e., Rs 3.01 lakh more than the Clavis EV in question. In contrast, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is offered only as a 7-seater.

Dimension

	Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus	eMax 7 Premium 6-seater	Difference
Length	4550 mm	4710 mm	(-160 mm)
Width	1800 mm	1810 mm	(-10 mm)
Height	1730 mm	1690 mm	+40 mm
Wheelbase	2780 mm	2800 mm	(-20 mm)
Boot space	216 litres	180 litres	+36 litres
Frunk	25-litre	NA	+25 litre

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is a bit smaller than the BYD eMax 7 in terms of its length, width and wheelbase. However, the Carens Clavis EV is taller and also has a bigger boot than the eMax 7. It also has a frunk storage space that is not available with the BYD MPV.

Powertrain

	Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus	eMax 7 Premium 6-seater
Battery pack	51.4 kWh	55.4 kWh
No. of electric motor(s)	1	1
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Power	171 PS	163 PS
Torque	255 Nm	310 Nm
Claimed Range	490 km (ARAI)	420 km (NEDC)

The HTX Plus variant of the Carens Clavis EV gets a smaller battery pack compared to the eMax 7’s Premium variant. Both EVs are powered by a single electric motor, with which the Carens Clavis EV produces more power, while the eMax 7 delivers higher torque output. The claimed range for both models are tested by different agencies and hence doesn’t make for a fair comparison.

Features

	Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus	eMax 7 Premium
Exterior	Connected LED DRLs with LED headlights Auto-fold ORVMs LED fog lamps Front and Rear skid plates 17-inch alloy wheels Roof-mounted spoiler Body coloured door handles Roof rails Shark fin antenna	LED headlights with LED DRLs Auto fold ORVMs Rear wiper Body coloured door handles Roof-mounted spoiler Shark fin antenna Front and Rear skid plates
Interior	Navy and Beige dual-tone interior Leatherette seat upholstery Ambient lighting Leather-wrapped steering wheel One-touch easy tumble for second-row seats Sunshades for second-row passengers	Black/brown dual-tone interior Leather upholstery Ambient lighting Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Comfort & Convenience	12.3-inch digital driver’s display Keyless entry with remote start function 60-40 split function in the second row seats One touch-up/down function for the driver’s side window Regen braking Drive modes Cruise control USB Type-C charging ports Ventilated front-row seats 4-way power adjustable driver’s seat Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology Panoramic sunroof Tilt/Telescopic adjustments for steering wheel Auto up/down function for all windows Air purifier with AQI display	Analogue dials with a 5-inch multi-info display (MID) 6-way manually adjustable front seats Auto AC with rear vents Air purifier without display Regen braking Vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging Cruise control NFC card key One touch-up/down function for all four windows Drive modes USB Type-C charging ports
Infotainment	12.3-inch infotainment system Connected car tech 8-speaker Bose sound system Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto	12.8-inch infotainment system 6-speaker sound system Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Safety	6 airbags Rear parking sensors ABS with EBD Electronic stability control (ESC) Hill start assist Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 3-point seat belts for all passengers ISOFIX child seat mounts All-wheel disc brakes 360-degree camera ADAS Blind spot view monitor	6 airbags Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ISOFIX child seat mounts ABS with EBD Electronic stability control (ESC) Traction control system Electronic parking brake with auto hold Hill hold control 360-degree camera

The Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus offers more features for the price. It gets a digital driver display, ventilated front seats, power-adjustable driver seat, panoramic sunroof, connected car tech, and a Bose sound system, all of which are not available in the BYD eMax 7 Premium variant.

That said, the eMax 7 Premium covers the basics well. It also offers a larger 12.8-inch touchscreen, and all four windows get one-touch up/down. However, features like a sunroof, ventilated seats, and power-adjustable seats are reserved for its higher variants.

Verdict

Both the Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus and the BYD eMax 7 Premium offer good value but cater to different needs and budget segments. If you want a feature-rich electric car, the Carens Clavis EV HTX Plus is a better pick with more comfort and tech at a lower price.

But if your priority is interior space and a more plush and sleek design, the eMax 7 Premium could be more suitable despite the lack of some features.

[Images used of the BYD eMax 7 is of its top-spec variant for reference purpose only]

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