In India, people from prominent families often seek large 7-seater cars, as the SUV and MPV segment is rapidly growing in the market. KIA has launched the KIA Carens Clavis PV, the first electric version in this segment, starting at Rs. 17.99 lakhs Ex-showroom.
What is an ER variant?
Today, we are exploring the KIA Carens Clavis EV HTX + ER variant, which stands for Extended Range. Unlike the standard version with a 404 km range, the extended version boasts a 490 km range. Additionally, it’s fully loaded compared to other variants. The HTX+ is a fully loaded machine, and it has everything; no accessories are needed. You buy and drive the car.
Features offered in HTX+
The HTX+ is a fully loaded car; it has the latest features, like:
- 26.62-inch Dual Panoramic Display Panel
- Front and Rear Ventilated Seats
- Dual Panoramic Sunroof
- Beige and Navy Colour Leather Seats
- BOSE premium sound system with eight speakers
- Pedal Shifters with Regenerative braking
- ADAS Level 2 with 20 Features
- 64 Colour Ambient Light
- Smartphone Wireless Charger
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Sift by Wire System
- Cruise Control
- V2L (External + Internal)
- Fronk with Cover 25 Ltrs
- 360 Camera + Blind View Monitor
Power & Specifications
| Power | 169 bhp |
| Torque | 255 NM |
| Tyre Size | 215/ 55 R17 – 43.66cm (17″) |
| Suspension Front | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Suspension Rear | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring |
| Length | 4550mm |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1730mm |
Battery & Range
This HTX+ ER variant comes with 51.4 kWh of battery, which gives a range of 490km as per ARAI. This variant also comes with fast charging, which is 0% – 80% charge in 39 minutes, but with the 100 kWh DC rapid charger. For instance, an 11Kw charger can charge this car in 4.45 hours using an AC fast charger. This car comes with a 3-year standard warranty, and the battery is covered for 8 years / 1,60,000 km.
Pricing of Carnes HTX+
The KIA Carens Clavis has a starting price of Rs. 17.99 lakhs ex-showroom. The top-end HTX+ ER model, priced at Rs. 24.49 lakhs ex-showroom, translates to an on-road price of Rs. 25.50 lakhs, with registration subsidies applicable for Delhi NCR customers.
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