Kia Carens Clavis EV Updated With 6-Seater Option, New GT-Line And X-Line Variants | V3Cars

Mar 19, 2026, 10:32 AM IST
By Nikil Jonathan
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Kia India have introduced the MY26 update for the Kia Carens Clavis EV, bringing new seating options, variants and styling updates. The biggest highlight of this update is the addition of a 6-seater layout with 2nd row captain seats alongside the existing 7-seater configuration.

Kia Carens Clavis EV Updated With 6-Seater Layout, New Variants

The new seating option is aimed at improving comfort and offering a more premium experience, especially for chauffeur-driven customers.

2026 Kia Carens Clavis EV Variant-Wise Prices

Take a look at the variant-wise prices of the 2026 Carens Clavis EV 6- and 7-seater below:

2026 KIA CARENS CLAVIS EV VARIANT-WISE EX-SHOWROOM PRICES
Variant	6-Seater	7-Seater
Standard Range (42kWh)
HTK Plus	-	Rs. 17.99 lakh
HTX E	Rs. 19.99 lakh	Rs. 19.99 lakh
HTX	Rs. 20.49 lakh	Rs. 20.49 lakh
Extended Range (51.4kWh)
HTX	Rs. 22.49 lakh	Rs. 22.49 lakh
GTX (New)	Rs. 22.99 lakh	Rs. 22.99 lakh
HTX Plus	Rs. 24.49 lakh	Rs. 24.49 lakh
GTX Plus (New)	Rs. 24.99 lakh	Rs. 24.99 lakh
X-Line (New)	Rs. 24.99 lakh	Rs. 24.99 lakh

As you can see from the table above, there is no price difference between the Carens Clavis EV 6-seater and 7-seater versions.

6-Seater Layout Now Available

The the 2026 update, the Carens Clavis EV is now available with both 6- and 7-seater configuration. The 6-seat layout is offered in all variants except the HTK Plus 24.99 lakh model equipped with the smaller battery pack.

New GT Line & X-Line Variants Introduced

Kia have also expanded the variant lineup of the Carens Clavis EV by introducing GT and X-Line variants with the larger battery pack. The GT variants – GTX and GTX Plus – offers a sportier appearance with unique alloy wheels, lime green brake calipers and metal pedals.

The X-Line offers a dark theme with a gun metal grey exterior colour along with blacked-out styling elements. Additionally, the new GTX Plus and X-Line variants offer 2 features over the previous top variant, the HTX Plus. These are a digital key and a battery heating function.

Battery Options And Range

The Clavis EV gets the same powertrain options as the Creta Electric. So, you have 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery pack options. However, Kia are claiming to offer a longer range than the Creta Electric. With the smaller pack, the car has a range of 404km while the larger pack has a range of 490km. For comparison, the Creta EV 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery packs have a claimed range of 390km and 473km, respectively.

KIA CARENS CLAVIS EV ELECTRIC MOTOR AND BATTERY SPECS
Battery Capacity	42kWh	51.4kWh
Claimed Range	404km	490km
Realistic Range (Estimated)	303km	370km
Mileage (Claimed)	9.62kmpu	9.53kmpu
Mileage (Realistic)	6.50kmpu	6.49kmpu
Power	135PS	171PS
Torque	255Nm	255Nm
Max AC Charging	7.2kW	7.2kW
Max DC Charging	50kW	50kW

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nikil Jonathan

Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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