Kia Carens Clavis EV Electric Pros & Cons Explained

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is one of the most popular electric MPVs in the segment and comes powered with an option of 42 kWh and a larger 51.4 kWh battery pack. It produces a max power of 169 Bhp and peak torque of 255 Nm. It also provides an ARAI-certified range of 490 Km on a single charge and also supports 100 kW DC charging, which makes it capable of charging from 10-80% in just 39 minutes. 

Below we have mentioned the Pros and Cons of Kia Carens Clavis EV, which will help you decide whether this electric MPV is worth your purchase or not. 

Kia Carens Clavis EV PROS: 

• An attractive looking MPV with loads of practicality that provides a seamless driving experience with a sensible 3-row family seating. 

• The 3rd row is usable even for adults, which makes it relevant for long journeys. The interiors are well laid out and have good quality. 

• The electric motor churns out 169 BHP which makes it fun to drive. 0-100 km/hr comes in just 8.4 seconds. 

• An impressive ground clearance of 200 mm is perfect for Indian roads, and can pass big potholes without hurting its lower body. 

• It comes with features loaded with various comfortable and utility oriented functionalities like ventilated 1st row seats, Boss Mode, Drive Modes, Fully Digital Instrument screen, 360-Degree Camera, panoramic sunroof, rear window sunshades, air purifier, adjustable regen, Bose Audio system, and V2L charging. 

• It comes with various safety features such as Level 2 ADAS, hill descent control, 6 airbags, ESP, All-Wheel Disc brakes, and Auto-Hold. 

• Kia’s wide dealer network provides access to over 11,000+ charging points across the country. 

Kia Carens Clavis EV CONS: 

• It has comparatively smaller battery packs and less range to similar-priced EVs like Tata Curvv, Mahindra BE6, & Harrier EV. 

• The 2nd row legroom is cumbersome as raised floor due to the battery mounted below, which leads to less under-thigh support than the ICE Clavis, and occupants sit in the knees-up position, which can cause fatigue in longer journeys. 

• The Clavis EV has noticeable body roll as quick lane changes at moderate speeds makes the passengers sway. 

• The suspension is on a stiffer side as compared to ICE Clavis, which makes it uncomfortable to ride over rough patches and potholes. 

• A few missed features like 2nd row ventilated seats, which are available in cars like Syros & Alcazar. 

• There is a considerable amount of windnoise coming inside the cabin which spoils the overall driving feel.