The HTX E [ER], which borrows several premium features from higher-spec trims, is sold with a massive 51.4 kWh battery unit, while the Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E is available with a 42 kWh battery pack.
Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E and HTX E (ER) Launched in India: With the introduction of the HTX E and HTX E (ER) trims, Kia India has increased the number of Carens Clavis EV variants available for this holiday season. The latter is an extended range variant with a 51.4 kWh battery, whereas the former is a mid-range model with a 42 kWh battery. Positioned above the base trim, HTK+, the new Carens Clavis costs Rs. 19.99 lakh, while the HTX E (ER) costs Rs. 21.99 lakh (both ex-showroom).
Key Details
| Specification | HTX E | HTX E (ER) |
| Battery | 42 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Power | 133 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Range | 404 km | 490 km |
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹19.99 lakh | ₹21.99 lakh |
| Key Features | Sunroof, LED lighting, wireless charger, UV solar glass, air purifier, leatherette seats | 17-inch Aero alloys, panoramic sunroof, multicolor mood lighting, electrochromic IRVM, wireless charging |
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Atul Sood, Senior Vice President and National Head of Sales and Marketing, commented on the recent launch: “As we welcome the festive season, we are excited to add more cheer and choice to our customers with the expanded Carens Clavis EV lineup. Our first made-in-India EV has been very well accepted in the market, and the positive response, along with valuable customer feedback, has inspired us to introduce the new HTX E trims. These additions are designed to make electric mobility more accessible, comfortable, and celebratory—because every journey deserves to feel special,”
The new HTX E version of the Carens Clavis EV provides a sunroof with panoramic views, LED lights for all three rows, an auto-up/down feature for all windows, an electrochromic IRVM, a wireless charger, and a two-tone steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, in addition to the features found in the base HTK+ variant.
Kia also offers solar glass windows for UV protection, leatherette upholstery, a multicoloured mood lamp with footwell illumination, and an air purifier with virus protection. Except for the Level 2 ADAS feature, the HTX E (ER) grade comes with the same 17-inch Crystal Cut dual-tone Aero alloy wheels as the standard HTX model.
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Performance-wise, the Kia Carens Clavis EV with a 42 kWh battery produces 133 horsepower, whilst those with a larger 51.4 kWh battery produce 169 horsepower. Both models have a stated range of 404 and 490 kilometres, respectively, and a maximum torque of 255 Nm. The Carens Clavis is now available in six different variations with the addition of the two new ones, and its ex-showroom costs in Delhi range from Rs. 17.99 lakh to Rs. 24.49 lakh.
