Kia’S electric power MPV Kia Carens Clavis EV combines space, safety and electric driving in a package that aims to stay within reach of buyers. The base
variant of the Carens Clavis EV is called HTK Plus and it is expected to start at around Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Battery and Range The HTK Plus variant is designed to be the most affordable entry point into Kia’s electric MPV lineup. It comes with a 42 kWh battery pack, which offers an ARAI-claimed driving range of 404 km on a single charge which means most users can comfortably handle daily office commutes and trips without worrying about frequent charging. The Carens Clavis EV is powered with an electric motor that produces 133 bhp (100 kW) and 255 Nm of torque. Also Read: 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Launched in India At Rs 7.91 Lakh - Checkout Features And Specs Charging Charging is often the biggest concern for first-time EV buyers and Kia has addressed this well, as using an 11kW AC charger, the battery can be charged fully in about 4 hours at home or a public charging point. The car also supports DC fast charging up to 100kW, which can charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in around 39 minutes. Safety One of the strongest points of the HTK Plus variant is safety, as Kia is offering six airbags as standard, along with ABS, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), hill-start assist, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) and all-four disc brakes. Features and Interior Even though it is the base model, the Carens Clavis EV HTK Plus does not feel bare, as on the outside, it gets Star Map LED DRLs, ice-cube LED headlamps, 16-inch glossy aero alloy wheels, roof rails and a shark fin antenna. From the inside, the cabin uses a dual-tone black and beige theme with premium fabric and semi-leatherette combination seats. Comfort is enhanced with roof-mounted AC vents for the second and third rows, which is a big plus in Indian summers. You also get a digital instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch MID, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and five USB Type-C charging ports. There are also paddle shifters to control regenerative braking and i-Pedal driving. The Kia Carens Clavis EV HTK Plus is all about value and practicality. It skips luxury features found in higher variants but delivers the essentials like good range, strong safety, decent performance and family-friendly space.
