2025 Kia Carens Clavis EV Variants-wise Features Explained

After teasing the Kia Carens Clavis EV earlier, Kia has now announced the prices for the electric MPV. It is offered in three broad variants and two battery pack options. Notably, the larger battery pack delivers a claimed range of 490 km. Although the electric Carens Clavis is based on its ICE-powered version, it features distinct styling touches and is offered only in a 7-seater configuration. In this report, we break down what each variant of the Carens Clavis EV offers, along with key highlights.

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTK+

Price: Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom)

Powertrain Specs: 42 kWh battery pack paired to 135 PS/ 255 Nm electric motor

Here’s everything the base HTK+ variant of the Kia Carens Clavis EV gets

Even though the HTK+ is the entry-level variant of the Kia Carens Clavis EV, it is well equipped in terms of features. It gets LED headlights and 16-inch alloy wheels, while the interior features a dual-tone colour scheme with semi-leatherette seat upholstery. The HTK+ variant also boasts dual 12.25-inch displays for infotainment and the digital instrument cluster, along with a 6-speaker sound system.

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX

Price: Rs 20.49 lakh (ex-showroom)

Powertrain Specs: 42 kWh battery pack paired to 135 PS/ 255 Nm electric motor

Here’s everything the HTX variant gets over the entry-level HTK+ variant

The HTX variant of the Clavis EV offers a more premium cabin finished in a navy and beige dual-tone theme with leatherette seat upholstery. It also gets panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. On the safety front, it gets advanced features like ADAS along with a 360-degree camera system.

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX ER

Price: Rs 22.49 lakh (ex-showroom)

Powertrain Specs: 51.4 kWh battery pack paired to 171 PS/ 255 Nm electric motor

Here’s what the HTX ER variant offers over the HTX variant

Apart from larger 17-inch alloy wheels, the HTX ER variant gets a bigger 51.4 kWh battery pack option over the HTX variant. The 51.4 kWh battery pack not only offers a higher claimed range but also delivers better performance.

Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX+ ER

Price: Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom)

Powertrain Specs: 51.4 kWh battery pack paired to 171 PS/ 255 Nm electric motor

Here’s everything the top-spec HTX+ ER variant offers over the HTX ER variant

The top-spec HTX+ ER variant retains the safety features of the HTX variant but gets additional convenience features like powered driver seat and ventilated front seats. It also boasts an upgraded 8-speaker Bose sound system.

Kia Carens Clavis EV: Powertrain Specs

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is available with two battery pack options: 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. Below are the specifications of each battery pack choice.

Kia Carens EV Rivals

The Kia Carens Clavis EV takes on the BYD eMax 7, while being an electric alternative to Maruti Suzuki Invicto, and Toyota Innova Hycross. It will also compete against the Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta EV, and MG ZS EV.