Kia India has taken the covers off the Carens Clavis EV ahead of its launch scheduled on July 15. Carrying the name of the recently launched Carens Clavis, the seven-seater electric MPV is a rare breed in its segment, only facing competition from the BYD eMax 7. Furthermore, it is also the first mass-market electric vehicle with the brand's badge in the country. Sticking to its roots, the electric vehicle strongly resembles its ICE counterpart with minimal changes. Here are all the details of the MPV.
To begin with, most of the design elements on the Kia Carens Clavis EV have been borrowed from its ICE counterpart. However, the front fascia is reminiscent of the EV5 with an enclosed grille design. To differentiate it from the ICE vehicle, it gets a charging flat, which is a part of the nose with a slim upper air inlet above the nameplate. Meanwhile, the fog lamps are placed low on the bumper. Additionally, it gets a new EV-specific design. All of this comes with a seven-seat layout, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and more.
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Step on the inside, and Kia Carens Clavis EV welcomes you with a layout very similar to the ICE counterpart. But there are some changes. For instance, the center console has been redesigned. This is the place where the ICE version has a gear lever, but the EV version seems to have a storage bin. On the side of tech, there is a dual-screen layout similar to the ICE version.
This cabin will be packed with features like dual-zone climate control, wireless charger, two-spoke steering wheel, and more. However, the rest of the features have not been revealed yet. The list of safety features will likely consist of connected car technology, Level 2 ADAS, a full LED lighting package, and more.
In terms of the powertrain, complete specifications have not yet been revealed; however, Kia has confirmed that the Carens Clavis EV will feature a 51.4 kWh battery pack capable of delivering a range of up to 490 km. This battery pack has also been employed on the Hyundai Creta Electric, making it reasonable for Kia to provide a smaller 42 kWh battery similar to that of the Hyundai EV. The electric motor outputs may also be comparable to those of the Creta.