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
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Exterior |
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| Interior |
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| Comfort Convenience |
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| Infotainment |
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| Safety |
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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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