Kia India Set to Launch Carens EV and Clavis EV in the Market

Kia recently revealed the road map for its EV plans as it moves full steam ahead with the launch of two mass-market EVs for India. The carmaker will first bring premium EVs starting with the EV6, which is already present in the market, followed by the EV9, a fully-fledged flagship EV SUV priced at Rs. 1 crore may be.

However, in 2025, the carmaker will bring two mass-market EVs with the Carens EV being an all-electric MPV while the other will be the new Clavis SUV that will slot between the Sonet and Seltos. One of the more interesting products that Kia will bring is the Clavis which will be another sub 4m SUV that will come with multiple powertrains including EV. The styling of the Carens EV may be different but the basic shape of the car will be the same.

Globally, Kia will have multiple EVs including the EV2, EV3 and EV5. Kia will introduce several EVs globally but India-specific models will be key to its growth in our market. Currently, Kia has a premium EV6 but to make a big dent in the mass market EV space, it will cost Rs. Less than 20 lakh products are required. These EVs will be ICE-derived electric cars which means faster launch times and greater economy. By 2030, it expects 15 EVs with sales of 1.6 million units globally. In addition, the car maker will also bring hybrids, including plug-in hybrids. In India, carmakers will stick to EVs for now, with these mass-market EVs by 2025.