Kia
Carens Clavis EV
2/12 winsEx-showroom₹18.00–25.00L
On-road₹18.63L
Carens Clavis EVvsEV9
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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EV9
8/12 winsEx-showroom₹1.30–1.30Cr
On-road₹1.34Cr
Get the EV9 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Pick the Carens Clavis EV if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric cars.
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EV9
EV9 leads on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Carens Clavis EV is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
Carens Clavis EV₹18.63LBest in this comparison
EV9₹1.34Cr
Claimed range
Carens Clavis EV490 km
EV9561 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Carens Clavis EV10.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
EV917.8 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
Carens Clavis EVNot published
EV9Not published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Carens Clavis EV39 min
EV924 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
EV95 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Carens Clavis EVEV9
Claimed range
Carens Clavis EV490km
EV9Best in this comparison561km
On-road priceDelhi
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹18.63L
EV9₹1.34Cr
Batterygross
Carens Clavis EV51.4kWh
EV9Best in this comparison99.8kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Carens Clavis EV39min
EV9Best in this comparison24min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Carens Clavis EV8.4s
EV9Best in this comparison5.3s
Power
Carens Clavis EV126kW
EV9Best in this comparison283kW
Boot space
Carens Clavis EVNot published
EV9Not published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Carens Clavis EVNot rated
EV95 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Carens Clavis EV 3EV9 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
Carens Clavis EV
₹18.63L — ₹1.15Cr less on-road than the EV9.
Range
EV9
561 km — 71 km more claimed range than the Carens Clavis EV.
Efficiency
Carens Clavis EV
10.5 kWh/100 km — 7.3 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the EV9.
Performance
EV9
5.3 s — 3.1 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Carens Clavis EV.
DC fast charging
EV9
245 km — 113 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Carens Clavis EV.
Home charging
Carens Clavis EV
4.75 h — 7.25 h faster to a full AC charge than the EV9.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Carens Clavis EV
Carens Clavis EV 89%EV9 11%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹18.63L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 10.5 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹19.33L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Carens Clavis EV343–392km
EV9Best in this comparison393–449km
EV9 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Carens Clavis EV132km / 15 min
EV9Best in this comparison245km / 15 min
EV9 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison103km / hour
EV947km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Carens Clavis EV soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹0.99/km
EV9₹1.67/km
Carens Clavis EV is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹3,801
EV9₹23,865
You pay the least for each km of range with the Carens Clavis EV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Carens Clavis EVNot published
EV9Not published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsCarens Clavis EV
₹19.33L
EV9
₹1.35Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingCarens Clavis EV is cheapest to own — ₹1,15,75,105 less than the EV9 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹31,293Loan ₹14,90,000 · interest ₹3,87,566
EV9₹2,24,942Loan ₹1,07,10,560 · interest ₹27,85,942
The Carens Clavis EV costs ₹1,93,649 less a month than the EV9.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Carens Clavis EVBest in this comparison₹1,183₹0.99/km
EV9₹2,007₹1.67/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹81,660 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Carens Clavis EV | EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹18,00,000 | ₹1,29,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹54,000 | ₹3,89,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹18,62,500 | ₹1,33,88,200 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Carens Clavis EVEV9
The EV9 is the longest — 465 mm longer than the Carens Clavis EV.
Length
4,550 mm
5,015 mm
Width
1,800 mm
1,980 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,780 mm
Wheelbase
2,780 mm
3,100 mm
Ground clearance
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Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
Carens Clavis EVEV9
SpecificationCarens Clavis EVEV9
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi51.4 kWh (gross)99.8 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei490 km561 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi10.5 kWh/100km17.8 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i39 min24 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)4.75 hrBest in this comparison12 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power126 kW283 kWBest in this comparison
Torque255 Nm (at motor)700 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h8.4s5.3sBest in this comparison
Top Speed160 km/h200 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutFWDAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length4550 mm5015 mm
Width1800 mm1980 mm
Height1730 mm1780 mm
Wheelbase2780 mm3100 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size215/55 R17Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axleNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published
Safety10 specs · 9 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)
Airbags610Best in this comparison
ADASYesYes
ABSYesNot published
ESCYesNot published
Hill Hold ControlYesNot published
360° CameraYesNot published
TPMSYesNot published
ISOFIXYesNot published
Parking SensorsbothNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 3 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesYesNot published
Connected Car AppYesNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterYesNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Kia Carens Clavis EV
- +Pro: 490 km ARAI range on the Extended Range pack
- +Pro: 6- and 7-seat layouts
- +Pro: Battery-as-a-Service option
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (490 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (39 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.4 s)
Kia EV9
- +Pro: 6-seat flagship SUV with second-row captain seats
- +Pro: 561 km range
- +Pro: Level 3 autonomous-ready hardware
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.34Cr)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (17.8 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (12 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Carens Clavis EV or EV9?
The EV9 claims the most at 561 km, followed by the Carens Clavis EV (490 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Carens Clavis EV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹18.63L — ₹1.15Cr less than the EV9. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Carens Clavis EV works out cheapest at ₹19.33L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the EV9 adds the most range — about 245 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 24 min). On a home AC charger the Carens Clavis EV is quickest to full, at 4.75 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The EV9 has the longest wheelbase (3,100 mm). The EV9 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.